British authorities announced the seizure of 2.4 metric tons of cocaine at London Gateway port, valued at £96 million. This marks one of the largest cocaine confiscations in the UK’s history. The drugs were discovered hidden among shipping containers from Panama by specialized Border Force officers. Charlie Eastaugh from the UK Border Force emphasized the ongoing efforts to thwart criminal operations, particularly as cocaine-related deaths surged by 31% in England and Wales over the past year, underscoring a rising drug crisis in the UK.
The enormous haul of cocaine was found hidden under dozens of shipping containers on a vessel arriving from Panama.
Cocaine-related deaths in England and Wales rose 31% between 2022 and 2023, highlighting the ongoing issue of drug smuggling.
Charlie Eastaugh stated that the seizure exemplifies the commitment of Border Force maritime officers to stay ahead of criminal gangs.
The UK government reported that container ships are a primary means for smuggling cocaine into the UK.
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