Overview

• Diane Bahlawan, 34, was arrested at SFO after security flagged her four roller bags, which contained 131 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing 151 pounds.
• The cannabis, along with her cellphone, boarding pass, and $960 in cash, was seized by authorities during the May 6 incident.
• Bahlawan has been charged with burglary and unlawful transport of marijuana but was released on bail as she awaits her court arraignment on June 2.
• San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe highlighted the unusual size of the case for his office, noting potential federal jurisdiction over such large-scale smuggling attempts.
• The case reflects a broader pattern of increased smuggling activity in California travel hubs, including recent seizures of methamphetamine and contraband cigarettes.