The Hai-Feng-718: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a major drug bust, Border Force officers seized a staggering 33 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of £3.3 million from the vessel 'Hope Bay' upon its arrival at Portsmouth on April 30, 2012. The highly illegal cargo was discovered while the ship was docked at Flat House Quay after its journey from Colombia, with the drugs hidden within the hold amidst the unloading of fruit containers. The operation did not stop there. A subsequent search when the ship reached Flushing on May 1 uncovered an additional 32 kg of cocaine, valued at about £3.2 million. This second seizure occurred after Dutch customs officials were tipped off by their UK counterparts. Despite the initial haul being found on April 30, the details of these significant drug findings are only being released now, following a comprehensive joint operation involving the Border Force, Dutch customs, and the French customs investigations service, DNRED. While no arrests have yet been made, investigations are still active as authorities piece together the circumstances surrounding the transportation of these substantial drug quantities. For an in-depth report, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-18206825.