Gang Jailed for Attempting to Smuggle £200 Million of Cocaine from Colombia in Banana Boxes
A gang has been sentenced for attempting to smuggle approximately £200 million worth of cocaine concealed in banana crates from Colombia. The operation was intercepted by undercover officers at Portsmouth Port in February 2021. Key members Petko Zhutev, Gjergji Diko, and Bruno Kuci received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty, while Erik Muci and Olsi Ebeja were also convicted after a trial. In total, the sentences reflect the serious nature of organized crime and drug smuggling operations in the UK, prompting authorities to initiate proceedings to reclaim profits.