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07/07/2003
Arrest follows cocaine seizure on cruise ship
Customs officers have arrested one person in connection with the seizure of a quantity of cocaine and heroin hidden aboard a cruise liner which arrived in Southampton two weeks ago.
The cruise ship, MV Sundream, docked on June 20 at Southampton Cruise Liner Terminal, after a two-week cruise of the Mediterranean. This was the last trip to Southampton prior to a re-positioning cruise that evening to Harwich, where the ship would continue a series of cruises to Scandinavia.
HM Customs and Excise examined the ship and seized approximately 20 kgs of a substance later confirmed to be cocaine, which had been found on board, hidden in the ducts of the vessel.
A full examination of the drugs by forensic scientists has also revealed the presence of 597 grams of heroin, packed with the cocaine.
On Saturday, HM Customs and Excise confirmed that one person had been arrested as part of their ongoing enquiries.
HM Customs and Excise added that the cruise company was co-operating fully in the investigation following the drugs seizure.
(SP)
The cruise ship, MV Sundream, docked on June 20 at Southampton Cruise Liner Terminal, after a two-week cruise of the Mediterranean. This was the last trip to Southampton prior to a re-positioning cruise that evening to Harwich, where the ship would continue a series of cruises to Scandinavia.
HM Customs and Excise examined the ship and seized approximately 20 kgs of a substance later confirmed to be cocaine, which had been found on board, hidden in the ducts of the vessel.
A full examination of the drugs by forensic scientists has also revealed the presence of 597 grams of heroin, packed with the cocaine.
On Saturday, HM Customs and Excise confirmed that one person had been arrested as part of their ongoing enquiries.
HM Customs and Excise added that the cruise company was co-operating fully in the investigation following the drugs seizure.
(SP)
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