London – 15 (fifteen) members of an airline crew were arrested today at Heathrow Airport after officers from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) seized approximately 50 kilos of cannabis worth about £150,000 and four kilos of cocaine worth about £160,000.
The crew, ten women and five men, were arrested after UKBA officers discovered the drugs in three pieces of baggage that had arrived on a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg.
Following the detection, the case was passed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and enquiries are continuing.
Bob Gaiger, HM Revenue & Customs Heathrow spokesman said:
“Those arrested are now being held in custody and will be interviewed by HMRC investigation officers. HMRC together with UKBA play a vital role in the fight to prevent illegal drugs from entering the UK and in protecting our communities from the violence and corruption that always accompany this hideous trade. Anyone with information about activity they suspect may be linked to drugs smuggling should call our 24 hour Customs Hotline – 0800 59 5000.”
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