Innocent Canadians Say Airlines Refuse to Pay After Bag Tags Are Switched Onto Luggage Filled with Drugs
At least 17 Canadian travellers say switched baggage tags led to drug-smuggling arrests, while airlines have denied responsibility for their losses.
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Innocent Canadians say airlines refuse to pay after bag tags are switched onto luggage filled with drugs
A W5 investigation has uncovered at least 17 Canadian cases of baggage-tag switching in the past year. Now, more travellers are asking who is responsible for checked luggage after it leaves the counter.
Should You Worry That Your Luggage May Be Switched for a Drug Shipment at Canadian Airports?
When heading out on vacation, many Canadians worry about lost bags, sunburn, and cancelled flights. Now, some may also fear arriving to find their baggage tag attached to a suitcase full of crystal meth. Over the past year, at least 17 innocent Canadians have been accused of drug trafficking after their baggage tags were allegedly switched onto suitcases filled with illegal drugs, including one bag stuffed with 20 kilograms of methamphetamine, a…
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