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Last Updated: Tuesday, 5 August, 2003, 16:42 GMT 17:42 UK
Man arrested over drugs haul
Heroin seized
Heroin worth an estimated £4m was seized
Customs officers have seized 60 kilograms of heroin from a ship in North East Lincolnshire.

It was found on board the boat at the Humber Sea Terminal in Killingholme.

It is thought the haul is worth about £4m.

The drugs were found inside a lorry trailer containing rolls of carpet.

Customs officers said the ship that had arrived at the port on Saturday from the Hook of Holland.

A British man was arrested over the seizure and has since been released on bail.




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