UNITED KINGDOM - A shipment of cocaine and heroin, weighing in at 400kgs, was tucked within a lorry of fruits and vegetables at Killingholme Port in Lincolnshire on Wednesday. The drugs have been estimated to hold a $35 million value and have been seized by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
According to Illicit Trade, the drugs were in a consignment of tomatoes and onions, and the drug deal has led authorities to arrest a 45-year-old man who was charged with attempting to import the Class A drugs. He has since been released on bail, but police continue to investigate the situation.
“The seizure of this significant amount of controlled drugs supports our mission to protect the public from harm. We will continue to work with law-enforcement partners to detect and disrupt criminal activity,” NCA Branch Commander Jayne Lloyd said.
The shipment made its way to Lincolnshire from the Hook of Holland.
“This was a substantial seizure and demonstrates the vital work Border Force officers are doing to take Class A drugs out of circulation,” Director at Border Force North Liz Versi shared.
The Border Force North assisted NCA throughout the process.
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