Arrests after cocaine disguised as charcoal worth £120m uncovered

The National Crime Agency says the Class A drug was in 800 sacks that arrived on a ship from Panama.

By Liam BarnesTwo men have been arrested after 1.6 tonnes of cocaine disguised as charcoal with a street value of more than £120m was discovered.

After the farm raids in Leicestershire, a 50-year-old, from Coalville in the county, and a 31-year-old, from Nottingham, were arrested at an address in Coalville. Those arrested are being questioned on suspicion of importing Class A drugs, with searches continuing. NCA regional head of operations Jacque Beer said: "The NCA focuses on the organised crime groups presenting the most significant threat to the UK, and this includes those involved in the international trafficking of Class A drugs.

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