Two Men Jailed in Lancashire's Largest Cocaine Bust Hidden in Cheese

The cocaine, worth £17.2 million and weighing 217 kilograms, was concealed in blocks of Gouda cheese, marking a record seizure for Lancashire police.

Lancashire police discovered 217 kilograms of cocaine, the largest haul in their history, hidden inside blocks of Gouda cheese.
Saleem Chaudhri and Rieddul Mohabath were sentenced to 27.5 years and 16 years respectively, after pleading guilty to charges including conspiracy to supply cocaine.
The drugs, imported from Belgium, were found during a raid on a unit in Blackburn after police tracked the movements of a drug courier.
In addition to the drugs, police found nearly £10,000 in cash at Chaudhri's home and uncovered evidence of plans to sell over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine worth more than £70 million.
The police hope the significant sentences will serve as a deterrent to others involved in the drug trade in the region.