The National Crime Agency in the UK released a video showing two men jumping off an inflatable boat containing £39m worth of cocaine as they were being pursued by the UK Border Force. The boat was eventually intercepted, and the two men, Bruce Knowles and Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, were both charged with drugs offences. They admitted to fraudulent evasion and are now facing a significant sentence. In a separate incident, a Thai MP is being investigated for assaulting a reporter.
Drug Smugglers Leap from Boat with £39m Cocaine in Failed Escape
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK has released a dramatic video showing two men jumping off an inflatable boat containing approximately £39 million worth of cocaine as they were pursued by the UK Border Force.
The incident occurred off the coast of Kent earlier this month. The Border Force officers spotted the suspicious vessel, which was not displaying any identification marks. When they approached, two men on board the boat attempted to flee by jumping overboard.
The boat was eventually intercepted, and the two men, identified as Bruce Knowles and Ferhat Gumrukguoglu, were arrested. They were both charged with drug offences and admitted to fraudulent evasion. They are now facing a significant prison sentence.
In a separate incident, a Thai MP is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a reporter. The incident occurred during a press conference in Bangkok. The reporter, who works for a Thai news agency, accused the MP of slapping him in the face.
Background
Drug smuggling is a major problem in the UK, with an estimated £5 billion worth of drugs being smuggled into the country each year. The NCA estimates that around 80% of the cocaine consumed in the UK comes from South America, mainly Colombia and Peru.
The cocaine is typically transported to the UK by sea, either in large container ships or on smaller inflatable boats. It is then distributed across the country by criminal gangs.
The NCA is responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and organized crime in the UK. It works closely with other law enforcement agencies, both in the UK and abroad, to tackle drug smuggling and other forms of criminality.
FAQs
The penalty for drug smuggling in the UK depends on the type of drug and the quantity involved. For cocaine, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
Drug smuggling is a major problem in the UK. The NCA estimates that around 80% of the cocaine consumed in the UK comes from South America, mainly Colombia and Peru.
The NCA is the National Crime Agency, which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and organized crime in the UK.
The investigation into the alleged assault by a Thai MP is ongoing. The MP has denied the allegations.
The NCA is working closely with other law enforcement agencies, both in the UK and abroad, to tackle drug smuggling and other forms of criminality.
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