In a joint operation, Metropolitan Police officers collaborated with UK Border Force officials to thwart...

Published: 4:01 am January 31, 2024
Updated: 11:41 am October 8, 2025
Met Police and Border Force Intercept £10 Million Cocaine Shipment Concealed in Banana Boxes

In a joint operation, Metropolitan Police officers collaborated with UK Border Force officials to thwart a daring drug-smuggling gang that had ingeniously concealed cocaine with an estimated street value of £10 million within the linings of banana boxes.

This successful operation underscores the Met’s unwavering commitment to removing drugs from London’s streets and combating crime within local communities.

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