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Drugs gang imported cocaine and heroin worth millions hidden in pallets of fruit and veg, court hears
direct to your inboxAn international drugs gang used a blizzard of bogus companies to import cocaine and heroin worth millions of pounds hidden in consignments of fruit and vegetables from Holland, a court heard.The authorities found drugs with a street value of £40m when they intercepted four consignments destined for the north of England but investigators believe this was 'the tip of the iceberg' and that the alleged conspirators were behind more than 200 shipments, a jury was told.It is alleged a company director from Widnes, Paul Green, 55, led the sophisticated operation and enjoyed holidays to Portugal, expensive cars and designer gear.Andrew Thomas QC, opening the case for the Crown at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday, told the jury
