A car tearing northbound on the M6 near Garstang was pulled over by police — and what they uncovered was shocking. Officers found a whopping 25kg of cocaine hidden in the boot, valued at around £2.5 million.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Major Drug Bust
At about 11am on Wednesday 20th August 2025, the Road Crime Team clocked a grey BMW M3 Competition blasting along the M6 at more than 100mph. The driver was forced to stop on Stubbins Lane near Garstang.
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Stuart Wilson, 33, from Motherwell, Lanarkshire, looked nervous when questioned. “He asked if he was going to jail,” said officers. When pressed, Wilson admitted he had something in the boot — but didn’t know what it was.
Wilson Caught Red-Handed and Sent Down
A search of the car uncovered a box containing 25kg of cocaine. Wilson was arrested on the spot. He later pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply.
