Nearly 2.3 kg of Marijuana Seized from Spain Shipments

10 July 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Customs and police seized nearly 2.3 kg of cannabis from two marijuana shipments from Spain, worth about PLN 115,000.

Customs and local police seized nearly 2.3 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside courier parcels. The drugs came from two marijuana shipments from Spain.

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Marijuana shipments from Spain: what happened

Officers from the Lublin Customs and Tax Service (Służba Celno-Skarbowa) worked together with the municipal police in Zamość. Consequently, they inspected a courier sorting facility in Zamość County. Moreover, inspectors flagged two parcels sent from Spain. After opening them, the teams found vacuum-sealed green-brown plant material. Tests confirmed the material as marijuana. In total, the parcels contained close to 2.3 kilograms of the drug. Authorities estimate its black-market value at about PLN 115,000. Therefore, they transferred the evidence to the police for criminal proceedings. In addition, the Zamość municipal police will investigate the senders and recipients.

How the operation fits into broader anti-smuggling work

The package checks form a routine part of anti-smuggling activity. Furthermore, customs units across Poland screen incoming parcels for illegal goods. However, courier networks often carry small shipments intended to avoid detection. As a result, authorities focus checks on high-volume sorting hubs. Moreover, Spain and other EU countries appear in investigations as frequent origins for cannabis parcels. Consequently, Polish services coordinate with EU partners to trace routes and networks. The Służba Celno-Skarbowa acts as customs and tax enforcement. In addition, local police handle criminal investigations and arrests.

What foreigners should know about potential consequences

Poland treats drug trafficking seriously. Therefore, anyone found sending or receiving illegal drugs faces criminal charges. Moreover, penalties can affect your residency or work permit. In addition, a conviction could complicate interactions with institutions like ZUS (the social security agency) and NFZ (the public health insurer). Furthermore, fines and criminal records may influence your right to stay. However, police will still follow normal legal procedures. They will gather evidence and interview suspects. Consequently, you will get access to legal advice under Polish law.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: Do not accept or forward unknown parcels for others. If a courier asks for ID, you may need to show a document or a PESEL number (national ID). In addition, avoid handling suspicious packages and call the police. Furthermore, remember that a mandat means a fine, and that convictions can affect your residency, work, ZUS and NFZ entitlements. Finally, if you ship items abroad, declare contents accurately and keep shipment records for customs.

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