CNS News–A Routine Cruise from Miami to the United Kingdom took an unexpected turn when two passengers, Michael Quesenberry, and Savannah Minami, found themselves in legal turmoil following the discovery of an astonishing quantity of marijuana in their possession. The incident unfolded aboard the Norwegian Joy, with the arrest taking place earlier this month, as detailed by the Department of Homeland Security.
The narrative began to unravel when investigators, acting on undisclosed intelligence, searched for the passengers’ accommodations, uncovering 56 vacuum-sealed bags in Quesenberry’s luggage. These bags contained a substance that later tested positive for marijuana. Minami, initially claiming to have only recently met Quesenberry, was momentarily allowed to leave, only to be apprehended later as an additional 56 bags were found in her possession.
Quesenberry and Minami were taken into custody and charged with the following:
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Conspiracy to export a controlled substance
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Attempted exportation of a controlled substance
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Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance
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Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
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In total, over 150 pounds of marijuana were seized, leading to charges against Quesenberry and Minami that included conspiracy to export a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute, among others. Both pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a trial scheduled for March 11.
This incident has cast a spotlight on the challenges and complexities of law enforcement in international waters, particularly concerning drug trafficking and possession. The case continues to unfold, leaving many awaiting the outcome of what has become a high-profile incident on the high seas.