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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Police chase cocaine smugglers along beach after dramatic sea pursuit

  • Footage released by the National Crime Agency shows cocaine smugglers being pursued by police off the Cornwall coast, culminating in their arrest on Newquay beach.
  • During the 28-mile sea chase, the smugglers dumped approximately 230kg of cocaine, valued at £18.4 million, into the water, which was subsequently recovered by police.
  • Scott Johnston, 38, and Edwin Yahir Tabora Baca, 33, were jailed for 24 years and 17 years and seven months respectively following a trial at Truro Crown Court.
  • Michael May, 47, and Terry Willis, 44, who helped organise the smuggling operation, received sentences of 19 years and 21 years and eight months respectively.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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