Huge Colombian cocaine haul seized at London Gateway port

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Border Force officers have seized more than half a tonne of cocaine at London Gateway port, Report informs, citing the agency.

The seizure was made from a consignment of bananas that had been shipped by boat to the UK from Colombia.

NCA investigators had identified that the consignment was destined for the Netherlands, but it was intercepted on July 26.

Officers estimate the haul would have had a UK street level value of more than £40 million ($48.7 million) once cut and sold.