Ton of Cocaine Found Hidden in Gas Canister in Queenborough

Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have busted a major drug haul after seizing 13 kilos of cocaine. The stash was shockingly hidden inside a gas canister in Queenborough.

Van Stop Leads to Big Drug Bust

Officers stopped a van near Thompsett Way at around 7:50pm on 15 September 2020. That’s when they discovered the Class A drug concealed inside the gas cylinder.

Suspect Charged and Remanded

  • Mosin Quadir, 26, from Durham Terrace, bradford/" title="Bradford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Bradford, was charged on 17 September.
  • He faces possession with intent to supply and acquiring criminal property charges.
  • Quadir appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 18 September and was remanded in custody.
  • He is set to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 16 October.

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