Gang Convicted for £4M Cocaine Airdrop in England

A gang that used aircraft to airdrop cocaine worth £4.2 million into the British countryside has been convicted of drug offenses. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) found that the group operated flights from Cherbourg, France, disabling transponders to avoid detection, and dropping drug parcels in locations scouted in Dorset. Four members were arrested in September 2024, with evidence including cocaine found at a car wash and a substantial amount of cash seized. Tomas Bauza, 44, was found guilty following a trial, while his associates pleaded guilty to their involvement in the drug importation and supply. Detective Inspector Daniel Barker stated the gang had meticulously planned their operations but were ultimately thwarted by investigators. The combined evidence led to significant seizures that disrupted their criminal activities.