£100k Cash and 153kg of Cannabis Seized in Sherwood Drug Bust
Nottinghamshire Police pulled off a major sting on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, raiding a Sherwood address on Hucknall Road. The haul? A massive 153 kilograms of cannabis wrapped up inside packages, all traced back to a parcel from Los Angeles, California.
Four Arrested in Drug Import Crackdown
The drugs were stopped at the airport and then linked to the Sherwood stash. Police swooped on the property, arresting four suspects and recovering around £100,000 in cash.
Curtis Campbell, 30, from Top Valley, nottingham/" title="Nottingham" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Nottingham, has been hit with charges for “fraudulent evasion” of a ban on importing Class B drugs.
Curtis Campbell Remanded, Women Held on Bail
Campbell appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 19 November 2022, where he was remanded in custody. He is set for Nottingham Crown Court on 16 December 2022.
Meanwhile, three women aged 27, 54, and 57, arrested in connection with the case, have been released on conditional bail as the probe continues.
Detective Vows to Crack Down on Drugs
“The force is determined to do everything possible, working with partners like UK Border Force, to prevent illegal drugs from hitting our streets and causing harm in our communities,” said Detective Sergeant James Hirst, Nottinghamshire Police. “I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect following our detailed inquiries who will now be appearing before the court.”
