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Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Smuggling Cannabis into UK

9/11/2025

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Ray Ostrowski, 26, received a 20-month prison sentence for smuggling 27 kilos of cannabis into the UK.
He was apprehended at Manchester Airport on August 13 after agreeing to transport the drugs while intoxicated.
Ostrowski claimed he was coerced by others who promised him £10,000.
Judge Joanne Woodward highlighted the societal harm caused by his actions.
Ostrowski, a self-employed joiner with no prior convictions, expressed remorse in court.

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Ray Ostrowski, 26, received a 20-month prison sentence for smuggling 27 kilos of cannabis into the UK.
He was apprehended at Manchester Airport on August 13 after agreeing to transport the drugs while intoxicated.
Ostrowski claimed he was coerced by others who promised him £10,000.
Judge Joanne Woodward highlighted the societal harm caused by his actions.
Ostrowski, a self-employed joiner with no prior convictions, expressed remorse in court.