International crime gang smuggled up to £7 billion worth of drugs into UK hidden in fruit and veg in biggest ever plot
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn international crime gang smuggled billions of pounds worth of drugs into the country hidden in fruit and vegetables, in the biggest plot ever uncovered by UK police.
The massive operation saw up to £7 billion worth of cocaine, heroin and cannabis brought into the country in an ‘unprecedented’ criminal conspiracy, executed by a highly organised and professional outfit.
Members of the gang were brought to justice for their part in the staggering crime following what is thought to have been the longest criminal trial in British legal history, which ran at Manchester Crown Court for almost two years.
Police seized 450 kilos of heroin and cocaine and more than two tonnes of cannabis in lorries containing fruit and vegetables, with a total street value of £39.5 million.
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