A joint intelligence-led operation between Officers of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the UK National Crime Agency, on Monday led to the interception of a total of 166.88kg of substances suspected to be cocaine.
The substances, estimated to have a street value of $6,480,000 were found in the luggage of two British Travelers.
They are; Hall Shamin Ethline, and Graham Omar Adel.
The suspects were scheduled to board a British Airways flight to Gatwick, and checked in their luggage—3 bags each, which were all found to contain 72 slabs of the suspected cocaine.
The Luggage of Hall Shamin Ethline contained a total of 83.44KG of suspected cocaine, along with her personal items.
That of Graham Omar Adel contained a total of 83.44KG of suspected cocaine, along with his personal items.
The two were subsequently arrested and are assisted with investigations.
The busting of the suspected criminals reinforces the alertness of the NACOC without bias over nationality, signaling their commitment to the safety of travelers and preparedness to combat flight terminal threats relating to the possession of drugs.