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Truck Driver's Drug Smuggling Plot Thwarted Near Doncaster

What happens when organized crime meets the open road? Discover the story of a failed drug smuggling attempt. Kirk Hackett, 30, attempted to smuggle £2 million worth of cannabis from England to Northern Ireland disguised as a truck driver.,He was apprehended by South Yorkshire Police while driving on the A1 motorway near Doncaster on May 3, 2024.,Hackett’s journey began in Larne port, where he transitioned to a covert operation involving drug transportation.,Upon searching his lorry, police discovered a hidden coil well packed with 70 bags of cannabis, each weighing a kilogram.,The discovered drugs had an estimated street value of £2.1 million, highlighting the massive scale of the smuggling operation.,He had prepared fake registration plates and a false insurance certificate to avoid police detection during his journey.,Hackett's plans fell apart as he was also in possession of tools to modify his truck’s storage compartments for concealment.,At Sheffield Crown Court, Hackett was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for possession with intent to supply.,The operation serves as a warning against organized crime, as authorities continue to disrupt drug routes targeting local communities. #DrugBust, #OrganizedCrime, #CannabisSmuggling