Trial of men accused of being involved in £300 million drugs plot collapses

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Sign up for the MyWigan newsletter for the biggest stories direct to your inbox A trial where five men were accused of being part of a £300 million drugs plot has collapsed.

The case has been adjourned until April next year after a barrister in the trial fell ill. Jurors were told that police recovered just under £300 million worth of cocaine and ketamine, which was being transported to the North West alongside bags of basmati rice. READ MORE: Love rival murdered man after pair 'agreed to fight and sort things out' as woman watched on, trial told Five men, including some from Wigan, deny being part of a drugs conspiracy.