GBBBC News England
Gang paid for extra baggage to smuggle 460kg of drugs
The 11-strong group were arrested at Birmingham Airport in August 2024.
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- 20 Aug 2026, 15:34 UTC
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The 11-strong group were arrested at Birmingham Airport in August 2024.
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Gang paid for extra baggage to smuggle 460kg of drugs
The 11-strong group were arrested at Birmingham Airport in August 2024.
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