Three Nabbed After £5 Million Drug Haul at Dover Port
Police swooped on the port of Dover this week, arresting three suspects after two huge cocaine busts. Officers found a secret stash of 140 kilos hidden in the floor void of one HGV, worth a staggering £14 million.
Elsewhere, customs uncovered 50 kilos concealed in holdalls inside lockers of a second HGV carrying toy building blocks. This haul is valued at around £5 million on the streets.
Suspects in Custody
Gerrit Van Eckeveld, 62, from Nieuwegein, was arrested over the 140-kilo find. He’s now been charged with importing cocaine. Meanwhile, two Czech nationals tied to the 50-kilo seizure were released under investigation as police continue their enquiries.
Massive Drug Smuggling Plot Unravelled
These massive seizures highlight the ongoing battle to halt drugs entering the UK via major ports. Authorities remain tight-lipped but promise to crack down hard on the crime gangs behind these daring smuggling attempts.
