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US woman sues FedEx over marijuana delivery

The woman claims FedEx delivered over 3kg of marijuana to her door
The woman claims FedEx delivered over 3kg of marijuana to her door

A US woman has sued delivery company FedEx, claiming the firm mistakenly sent her a package containing over 3kg of marijuana, then gave her address to the intended recipients, who later showed up at her door.

Maryangela Tobin of Plymouth said in the suit filed 12 February that by disclosing her address, the company violated state privacy laws and put herself and her children in danger.

"I feel like the safety of my daughters and myself was invaded and it makes things complicated," she told local media. "I walk into my house first every time, my kids don't."

Ms Tobin said she thought the package was a birthday present for her daughter, because when she opened it, she found candles, pixie sticks and peppermint.

There was also something she thought was potpourri, but it was marijuana.

Tobin said that about an hour later, a man knocked on her door looking for the package, while two men sat in a vehicle in her driveway, waiting.

She said she did not have it, and bolted and slammed the door. Tobin claims FedEx gave out her address, which led the men to her home.

Police made an arrest, but Ms Tobin said now she is worried about retribution.

Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx said it does not comment on pending lawsuits.