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400kg Cocaine Seized from Fishing Boat Off Kent Coast; Four Arrested

The National Crime Agency and Border Force intercepted a major drug shipment, marking a significant blow to organized crime.

  • Four men have been arrested in connection with the seizure, three on the boat and one in Rainham, East London.
  • The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Border Force collaborated to intercept the vessel on Sunday morning.
  • Officials estimate the cocaine haul represents a major financial loss for the crime group involved.
  • Jules Harriman of the NCA emphasized the successful removal of the drugs from the criminal market.
  • Border Force's Danny Hewitt highlighted the ongoing efforts to protect UK borders and public safety.
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