A port worker and six others were arrested after 1.2 tonnes of cocaine was found hidden in a banana shipment
In July the NCA warned that furloughed port and airport staff could be vulnerable to criminals trying to exploit theNCA regional head of investigation Jacque Beer said:"Our investigation has focused on what we believe to be a dangerous group intent on importing large amounts of drugs to the UK, using insider contacts within the port."We know that criminal gangs target insiders within ports and airport for their knowledge and access.
"While it is rare, when it happens it represents a disproportionately large threat, which is why it is such a focus for the NCA. "We believe this activity has thwarted those intentions and led to the dismantling of the network involved. "This was a major operation involving a large number of law enforcement officers from the NCA, our Kent Police colleagues and Border Force, who I'd like to thank for their assistance, as well as the port operator."
Minister for security and borders Damian Hinds added:"This seizure has prevented a significant amount of dangerous drugs from ending up on our streets, which not only reduces the harm they cause to communities but also makes a huge dent in the profits of smugglers."
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