CUSTOMS SEIZE COCAINE WORTH 120,000 AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

22 Mar 2004 02:15 PM

A woman will appear at Manchester magistrates court today after Customs officers seized cocaine with an estimated street value of 120,000 at Manchester airport.

Jodi Lynn Sinoff, a US citizen from Illinois (49), arrived at Manchester on a flight from Jamaica on Saturday 20 March. She was charged with illegally importing nearly two kilos of cocaine.

Customs Head of Detection North West Jeremy Lee said:

"The vigilance of Customs officers at Manchester airport has prevented a significant quantity of Class A drugs reaching our streets. This shows Customs' commitment to helping reduce the availability of harmful drugs.

"If you know of any suspicious activities which may be linked to drug smuggling, call the Customs 24-hour confidential freephone on 0800 59 5000, e-mail customs.confidential@hmce.gsi.gov.uk or write to Freepost SEA9391, PO Box 100, DA12 2BR."

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For the attention of News Desks
Anyone with information about illegally imported drugs, tobacco or alcohol or about VAT or fuel fraud can speak to a Customs officer in complete confidence at Customs Confidential 24 hours a day on 0800 59 5000. Or fax 0800 528 0506, write to Freepost SEA9391, PO Box 100, DA12 2BR, or e-mail customs.confidential@hmce.gsi.gov.uk www.hmce.gov.uk