Photo / SuppliedA former New Zealand Navy vessel turned charter yacht has been caught up in an alleged drug plot with $225 million worth of cocaine seized from it in the English Channel. The Australian Federal Police and UK's National Crime Agency intercepted the charter yacht Kahu on Friday, and seized 2000 kilograms of cocaine allegedly being carried on board, the Herald Sun reported. About $225 million worth of drugs were found on board the Kahu. Photo / SuppliedThe Herald understands the Kahu was an ex-Navy vessel that was converted into a luxury yacht for charter by Fitzroy Yachts in New Plymouth. NCA Deputy Director Matt Horne described the cocaine seized as a "massive haul'' with a street value of 120 million pounds, about NZ$225 million.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 11, 2021 19:07 UTC