A MAN has been charged with drug importation offences. Following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU), working alongside Hampshire Constabulary, Gwent Constabulary, Border Force and the National Crime Agency, a second man has been charged. Medi Cenmurati, 27, of Fenner Brockway Close, Newport, Wales was arrested on Tuesday, December 22, and was charged on Wednesday. He was charged with one count of being concerned in supply of cocaine between 30 November and 5 December; one count of concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property; and one count of possessing or dealing in goods the importation or exportation of which is prohibited or restricted, with intent to evade any such prohibition or restriction.
Two men charged over Nave Andromeda hijack incident December 30, 2020, by Jasmina Ovcina
Two men were charged and appeared in court over the weekend as part of the ongoing investigation into the maritime security incident that took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight on October 25.
Specifically, seven stowaways reportedly hijacked the vessel in the English Channel and threatened the crew who retreated into the ship’s citadel for safety reasons.
The vessel was taken over by the UK Armed Forces following a request from the police on the same evening. Having gained control of the vessel, the armed forces detained seven individuals. The crew members were reported to be safe and well.