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Leicestershire police has charged three local men with drug importation offences as part of an ongoing joint investigation with the Serious Organised Crime Agency. The investigation has seen the seizure of cannabis resin with an estimated street value of £41 million.
Last week in an enforcement operation involving Leicestershire Constabulary, SOCA and HM Revenue and Customs nine people were arrested in Southampton and a further four in Leicester on suspicion of drug trafficking offences.
The enforcement operation saw simultaneous raids in Southampton and Leicester on April 9, timed to coincide with the docking of vessel Abbira, the boat suspected of being used for the importation of the drugs
Of the four people arrested in Leicester, three have now been charged. The fourth has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
All nine people arrested in Southampton have been charged with drug importation offences.
A search of the vessel has so far recovered 419 bales of what is believed to be cannabis resin weighing a total of more than 14.5 tonnes.
The drugs are believed to be worth around £12.5 million to the importer, and have a street value of an estimated £41 million.
Hashish is a product of the cannabis plant composed of the compressed trichomes. It contains the same active ingredients but in higher concentrations than other parts of the plant such as the buds or the leaves. Psychoactive effects vary significantly between types of hashish but are usually the same as those of other cannabis preparations such as marijuana. Hash is generally prohibited to the same extent as all other forms of cannabis.
It is often a solid or paste-like substance, of varying hardness and pliability, and will soften under heat. Its color can vary from green, black, reddish brown, or most commonly light to dark brown.
It is consumed in much the same way as cannabis buds, used by itself in miniature smoking pipes, vaporized, hot knifed, smoked in a bong or bubbler, or smoked in joints mixed with tobacco, cannabis buds or other herbs.
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Transport funding bid considered | |
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 | Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
New names for care homes | |
| Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
| Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
 | Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville | |
| Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville |
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Police recover property stolen from as far as Europe during Operation Consequence | |
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| Police recover property stolen from as far as Europe during Operation ConsequenceOfficers from Leicestershire Constabulary have seized property stolen from as far as Europe as part of ongoing Operation Consequence. Police arrested a total of nine people during the two day planned operation, which took place yesterday (Wednesday April 13) and today (Thursday April 14).... 14 Apr 2011 Police recover property stolen from as far as Europe during Operation Consequence |
Joint operation to target counterfeit goods proves a success | |
| Joint operation to target counterfeit goods proves a successCounterfeit goods worth more than 200,000 have been seized from Leicestershires Donington Market by Police Officers and Trading Standards. Six people have been arrested and interviewed and fake clothing and DVDs seized, following an operation by Leicestershire County Council and Coalville police.... 08 Mar 2011 Joint operation to target counterfeit goods proves a success |
Man charged with a number of offences after appeal on website | |
| Man charged with a number of offences after appeal on websiteOfficers have charged a man following an appeal made on Leicestershire Constabularys website to trace the owners of some tools recovered from the Coalville area. A 25-year-old man has been charged with theft, burglary dwelling, shoplifting, criminal damage and common assault.... 14 Jun 2011 Man charged with a number of offences after appeal on website |
Counterfeit goods worth £200,000 seized at market | |
| Chief Executive's7 March 2011Counterfeit goods worth 200,000 seized at marketCounterfeit goods worth more than 200,000 have been seized from Leicestershires Donington Market by Trading Standards and police officers. Six people have been arrested and interviewed and fake clothing and DVDs seized, following an operation by Leicestershire County Council and Coalville police.... 07 Mar 2011 Counterfeit goods worth £200,000 seized at market |
Four men arrested following theft of car in Leicester | |
| Four men arrested following theft of car in LeicesterPolice have arrested four men following the theft of a car from Dersingham Road in Leicester. Officers were called to Bardon Road, Coalville, after receiving a report of an abandoned car that had been driven into a garage door.... 14 Jan 2010 Four men arrested following theft of car in Leicester |
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STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs | |
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 | A two year joint car clocking investigation between Leicestershire Trading Standards and Leicestershire Police, culminated today with the two defendants being sentenced to a total of eight and half years in prison... 11 Jul 2008 STARK WARNING PRISON FOR PROLIFIC CAR CLOCKERs |
Anti-drugs posters go up across North West Leicestershire | |
| An anti-drugs poster designed for the police by a student from Stephenson College in Coalville, is being put up in pubs, night clubs, schools and colleges across North West Leicestershire.... 23 Dec 2008 Anti-drugs posters go up across North West Leicestershire |
Assault in Coalville | |
| Assault in Coalville Police are trying to trace two people they believe witnessed an assault in Coalville. The incident happened at around 2am on Saturday, April 11 in Melbourne Street when the 27-year-old victim was assaulted.... 24 Apr 2009 Assault in Coalville |
Download policing a success | |
| Download policing a success Ariel shot of the 13 campsites The police in North West Leicestershire say the policing operation of this year s Download music festival at Donington Park was a success. The three day event, which attracted 30,000 more people than last year, passed off without major incident.... 22 Jun 2009 Download policing a success |
14-year-old charged in connection with incident in Measham | |
| 14-year-old charged in connection with incident in MeashamA 14-year-old boy has been charged with Section 5 Public Order following an incident of anti-social behaviour on the High Street in Measham. The incident happened on Wednesday 15th July 2009 when it's alleged a 69-year-old man was the victim of verbal abuse outside a supermarket.... 24 Jul 2009 14-year-old charged in connection with incident in Measham |
Most Read News (today)
Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |
Most Read News (this month)
Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville | |
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| Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
| Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
New names for care homes | |
| Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
| Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Transport funding bid considered | |
| Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
Most Read News (alltime)
Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |