3 men sentenced to 71 years for £35m cocaine smuggling attempt; arrested by Metropolitan Police in 2022.

Three men were sentenced to 71 years in prison for attempting to smuggle £35 million worth of cocaine into the UK. The Metropolitan Police discovered the organized crime group in 2022, using mobile phone data, GPS tracking, and CCTV footage to build their case. They were arrested at Sovereign Marina in Eastbourne, where 350 kilograms of cocaine were found. Detective Inspector Lydia Stephens highlighted the commitment to dismantling drug-related criminal markets.

September 20, 2024
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