Drug smuggling

Police seize millions of pounds of drugs in smuggling crackdown at London's airports

Detectives have seized millions of pounds worth of Class C drugs following an investigation into smuggling at London’s airports.

More than a million prescription-only tablets – believed to be diazepam – were uncovered, as well as half a million cigarettes and smaller quantities of other drugs.

Intelligence first led officers to raid a house in Hayes on Thursday afternoon, where they arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of importation of class C drugs, possession of class A drugs and money laundering.

They seized around £18,000 in cash from the home, on Coldharbour Lane, as well as a vehicle. They also recovered what is believed to a quantity of class A drugs.