World · 25 March 2026
One Tonne of Cocaine Seized at Essex Port
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Border Force officers seized approximately one tonne of cocaine at London Gateway Port in Essex, triggering an NCA investigation. The drugs, shrink-wrapped and concealed in holdalls, were found in a container shipped from Panama alongside ceramics and kitchenware destined for Norway. The street value is estimated at around £80 million, though the NCA values the UK portion at £8 million.
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