A man charged with attempting to important cocaine and cannabis into Dover has appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court.

Magnus Osei Appiah, 37, of Evan Cook Close, London appeared in court after Border Force officers at Dover’s Eastern Docks seized approximately 25 litres of cocaine suspended in solution and 10 kilos of cannabis.

Officers stopped him when he arrived by coach from Belgium. After questioning him officers searched his luggage and discovered the drugs in three suitcases.

Mr Appiah was arrested and the investigation was passed to the National Crime Agency for further enquiries.

He was later charged with the attempted drugs importation and appeared before Folkestone Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 28.

He withheld his plea and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance at Canterbury Crown Court on November 17.

The cocaine solution will now be forensically tested to establish the purity and final value of the drug. The cannabis had an estimated street value of £20,800.

Director of Border Force South East and Europe, Paul Morgan, said: “Border Force officers like those who made this seizure play a crucial role in protecting the UK from illegal drugs and other contraband.

“Working with law enforcement colleagues including the NCA we are determined to do all we can to prevent drug trafficking and put those responsible behind bars.”

Anyone with information about activity they suspect may be linked to smuggling should call our hotline on 0800 59 5000.