A major police operation ensnared a sophisticated drug trafficking plot that smuggled dozens of kilos of cannabis between Merseyside and the Isle of Man using any means necessary.
The £1m operation smuggled the Class B drug between Merseyside and the Isle of Man in hidden compartments in cars, disguised as presents, in shipping crates, and even in pushchairs and suitcases. The Isle of Man Constabulary has recently conducted Operation Artemis, an operation that targeted organised crime groups (OCGs) in the UK and Isle of Man.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 54 kilos of cannabis with a street value of over £1m. Almost £250,000 in cash destined for OCGs in Merseyside was also seized, as were five cars used by the drug traffickers.
