Irishman Tommy Savage was convicted on charges of criminal involvement for smuggling four (4!) tons (TONS!) of cannabis into Greece from the Netherlands in 1997.
Guess what his sentence is?
5 years.
Sure, he could only be tried as an accomplice due to lack of evidence, even though they are sure he masterminded the operation. In America (well, Tennessee, as state laws are different) he would have to pay taxes on it, have all his property seized, and would probably get a nice hefty sentence. I've heard of people who received upwards of 20 years for possession, but that might be a myth to scare people off drugs. But you can bet your bottom dollar someone in America accused of smuggling four tons of cannabis wouldn't end up with a 5 year sentence. No, they would probably get life in prison. Hell, some particularly ruthless states might go for the death penalty.
I do know one thing. If marijuana was legal, no one would have to smuggle four tons of it anywhere. But I suppose that is a whole other post.
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i lived in singapore briefly in high school and i remember the law imposing death sentences for importation/sale of a kilo of any drug. since that was many years ago, and before college, i may remember incorrectly, but it is SEVERE.
watch what you say--you know big brother is watching!
I had heard the same thing Tracie. And believe me, they don't have a drug problem there!
4 tons????? Was the pot wet or something??? That would make a lot of late night runs to Taco Bell for sure!
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