The National Crime Agency (NCA) has reported the discovery of half a tonne of cocaine, valued at £40 million, in the car park of a village pub in Lelley, East Yorkshire.
The illicit drugs were uncovered inside a van parked at the Stags Head Inn.
Officials revealed that an inflatable boat was found abandoned on rocks at Easington near Hull in connection with the incident.
Following the discovery, four individuals, including three from Scotland and one from Colombia, were apprehended on suspicion of conspiracy to import class A drugs. They are currently in custody pending further investigation.
Alan French, the NCA's senior investigating officer, emphasized the significance of the seizure, noting its potential impact on disrupting organized crime activities. He highlighted the danger posed by such large quantities of cocaine being distributed across communities, fueling crime and exploitation.
The operation was conducted with the collaboration of various law enforcement agencies, including Humberside Police, the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit, and Border Force.
The arrested individuals include a 22-year-old from Argyll, a 32-year-old from Oban, a 24-year-old from Campbeltown, and a 39-year-old from Colombia. Photo by Davidfernandocoronel, Wikimedia commons.