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Hertfordshire holidaymaker charged with drug smuggling attempt at Heathrow
17 November 2009
A Hertfordshire man has been charged with attempting to smuggle approximately seven kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £280,000, into the United Kingdom through Heathrow Airport.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) investigators interviewed Ricki Warby (22), from St Albans, Hertfordshire, after UK Border Agency officers discovered the drugs in baggage. He had arrived at Heathrow on a flight from Santiago via Madrid yesterday (16 November 2009). Warby was arrested, interviewed and subsequently charged. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates Court today and has been remanded in custody. His next court appearance will be at Uxbridge Magistrates Court on 24 November 2009.
Peter Avery, Assistant Director Criminal Investigation at HMRC said:
'HMRC investigators and our UK Border Agency colleagues are determined to stop Class A drugs reaching our streets. We would urge anyone with information about drug smuggling to call the Customs' Hotline on 0800 59 5000'