Grimsby dock worker caught with 2kg of cocaine jailed

A dock worker caught in possession of a huge cocaine stash has been jailed for nearly seven years.

Ben Whitby, 30, from Grimsby was pulled over by officers from Humberside Police, who were working with the National Crime Agency (NCA), as he drove away from Killingholme Port in north Lincolnshire on 18 February.

Police say on the back seat of his BMW, they found a black rucksack containing around 2.25 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of £178,000.

Police also found £3,000 in the glove box.

Following his arrest officers searching his home recovered another £20,000 cash plus a number of high-value watches.

Whitby was charged with possessing drugs with intent to supply and money laundering.

During a hearing at Grimsby Crown Court on May 4, he pleaded guilty to the charges. He has now been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.