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Cocaine found on Heathrow flight Cocaine found on Heathrow flight
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A drugs haul that seized £150,000 of cannabis from the crew of a flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow has uncovered a further £160,000-worth of cocaine.A drugs haul that seized £150,000 of cannabis from the crew of a flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow has uncovered a further £160,000-worth of cocaine.
Fifteen flight crew were arrested on Tuesday after a routine check discovered 50kg (110lbs) of cannabis. Fifteen South African Airways flight crew were held on Tuesday after a check discovered 50kg (110lbs) of cannabis.
But a further baggage search found 4Kg (8.8lbs) of cocaine, making the total haul's street value about £310,000.But a further baggage search found 4Kg (8.8lbs) of cocaine, making the total haul's street value about £310,000.
The crew have been bailed until March. No passengers are so far implicated, an HM Revenue and Customs spokesman said.The crew have been bailed until March. No passengers are so far implicated, an HM Revenue and Customs spokesman said.
The haul was seized from a South African Airways plane, customs officials said.
Officers from the UK Border Agency found the cannabis in three bags after the plane landed in London at 0800 GMT on Tuesday.Officers from the UK Border Agency found the cannabis in three bags after the plane landed in London at 0800 GMT on Tuesday.
The HM Revenue and Customs spokesman said a search later that afternoon then uncovered the cocaine.The HM Revenue and Customs spokesman said a search later that afternoon then uncovered the cocaine.
He added that all flight and cabin crew are subjected to the same checks as passengers.He added that all flight and cabin crew are subjected to the same checks as passengers.
He urged anyone with information about activity they suspect may be linked to drugs smuggling to call the 24-hour customs hotline on 0800 59 5000.He urged anyone with information about activity they suspect may be linked to drugs smuggling to call the 24-hour customs hotline on 0800 59 5000.