Leeds man charged after police seized cocaine worth £1.5m on M621
Kevin Sharrock, of Tong Drive, Farnley, was to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court today (Dec 10) to face a charge of charged with possessing with intent to supply cocaine.
The 34-year-old was arrested on Thursday (Dec 9) and detained for court after being charged.
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Hide AdThe charges follow an operation in which officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit and West Yorkshire Police stopped a BMW car on the M621 travelling towards Leeds.
A search of the vehicle resulted in approximately 15 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of £1.5 million.
Investigations remain ongoing by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime unit and West Yorkshire Police.