🚨 Unbelievable! A 71-year-old pensioner tried to pull off the ultimate ruse by smuggling £640,000 worth of cocaine into the UK using his mobility scooter! 😮 The audacious attempt happened at Gatwick Airport when Ronald Lord, from Canada, was stopped with his scooter packed full of drugs.
The National Crime Agency says eight kilograms of cocaine were cleverly hidden in the back seat panel of his scooter. Border Force staff became suspicious and X-rayed the vehicle, leading to the shocking discovery. Ronald claimed he was just an innocent tourist coming from a Barbados holiday but had the screwdriver for the scooter seat panel right in his pocket! 🛠️
Despite his protests, Lord couldn’t explain how the drugs ended up in his scooter. Experts have valued the haul at street prices close to a whopping £640,000! After pleading guilty in Croydon Crown Court, he’s now serving six years behind bars. 🚔
Senior Investigating Officer Richard Wickham hopes this serves as a stern warning to anyone considering similar tactics. “You can’t assume age equals invisibility,” he warns. 👴❌💊
🌍 Organised crime groups may seek out unassuming carriers, but the NCA and Border Force are always on the lookout to stop these treacherous schemes. A strong reminder that crime doesn’t pay! 💪
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