Two shipments of bananas were seized by UK Border Force as they arrived at Portsmouth International Port from the Dominican Republic on Saturday January 20 and Friday January 26. Officers searched the shipments and discovered the drugs hidden within the cardboard packaging. Banana boxes seized by UK Border Force which contained hidden cocaine (Image: Met)They arrested three people in a raid. They are due to appear in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates Court today (January 31). A Met spokesperson said: "Drugs ruin lives, that’s why the Met is committed to transforming how we keep communities safe. "

Source: The Times January 31, 2024 13:19 UTC