A friend asked you to transport a package as a favor. It could be a small box, a can or even an innocent-looking stuffed toy. At the airport or border, authorities accosted you and revealed you were carrying illegal drugs. You had no idea the package your friend gave you contained illicit drugs. How can you prove your innocence?
Make use of your rights
You have the right to remain silent and consult an attorney. Use these rights immediately when authorities inform you that you possess illegal drugs. While trying to clear your name yourself may be tempting, leaving that to a legal professional is better. Regardless of your guilt or innocence, authorities can and may use any statement you make to implicate you further.
Explain the situation to your attorney
Provide complete details about how you obtained the package. Include the name of the person who gave you the package, your relation to them and any other information you can remember. If you have proof of your conversation with your friend, provide it. If you can provide people who witnessed your discussion with your friend, it would bolster your defense. The more evidence you can provide proving your lack of knowledge that you were carrying illegal drugs, the better.
Blind mule defense
Authorities have known for decades that drug trafficking organizations have been making use of blind mules to evade drug enforcement agents. Evidence is growing that the trend is not likely to stop anytime soon.
Your claim of innocence is valid, and you have the right to present your case and prove your innocence in court.