National Crime Agency charge Preston pair in connection with £26.5million drugs drop at sea near Somerset
Two men from Preston have been charged in connection with the importation of £26.5 million of cocaine.
Colin Benson, 59, and Joshua Rose, 38, both from Longton, were arrested by National Crime Agency officers investigating the incident on Tuesday.
Benson, of Marsh Lane, Longton and Rose, of Hall Lane, Longton were both charged with being concerned in the importation of a controlled drug contrary to s.170 Schedule 1 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 and Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
The charges involve the seizure of £26.5 million cocaine which was dropped off at sea off the coast of Somerset.
The pair appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court yesterday where they were remanded into custody before their next appearance at North Somerset Crown Court on December 5.
Four other individuals have pleaded guilty in relation to importation, which happened off the coast at Watchet, west Somerset, in July this year.
They are due to be sentenced at the same crown court on November 13.