Jul 27 - Customs Seize Over 1.5 Tons Of Cannabis
HM Customs have seized over 1.5 tons of cannabis resin in a high profile operation conducted by uniformed officers of the newly formed Enforcement and Marine Units.
The drugs, with a street value of over £5 million, were seized on board a high powered RHIB which collided with a reef off Sandy bay.
Customs Officers arrested two crew members, whilst a third person was arrested by officers of the RGP.
The three detainees, two Spaniards and one French National, face charges of importation of the drugs. All three were remanded in custody following this morning’s appearance at the Magistrate’s Court. In the meantime HM Customs continue with their investigations.
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