Police seize huge £53 MILLION cocaine haul at port then arrest man in Manchester

A 44-year-old man from Goole was arrested in Manchester after police intercepted a massive cocaine haul worth over £53 million at the London Gateway port. The operation uncovered around 536 kilos of the drug, leading to his arrest and charges of conspiracy to import Class A drugs. He’s also facing charges for a separate cannabis importation incident involving 872 kilos back in November 2025. After appearing at Leeds Magistrates’ Court, he’s been remanded to Leeds Crown Court for a hearing in March. The operation was a collaboration between the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit and the UK Border Force, which aimed to disrupt the flow of harmful drugs into the region. To keep up with news in Manchester, you can subscribe to MEN Daily News for a weekly highlight of top stories.

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