On September 13, 2024, Bobbie Pearce and Michael May were arrested along with five others following a botched drug smuggling operation off the Cornish coast. The group attempted to transport 230kg of cocaine via a rigid-hulled inflatable boat, sparking a 28-mile chase with Border Force officers. After running aground, suspects were apprehended. The National Crime Agency traced the operation back to Pearce, May, and others, exposing their network's ongoing plans for more drug runs even after their arrests.
The failed drug plot culminated in a dramatic boat chase off Penzance, highlighting the persistent risks in drug trafficking operations at sea.
Pearce, May, and their accomplices' arrests underscore the NCA's capabilities in dismantling organized crime through thorough investigations and surveillance.
Fowlie's audacious claims of zero risk while planning further drug collections post-arrest reflects the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces.
Despite their denials, the involvement of all seven men illustrates a significant web of criminal organization seeking to smuggle high-purity cocaine into the UK.
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