Drugs allegedly 'concealed' in Glasgow banana deliveries sent to city's fruit market

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James Stevenson, 59, is said to have directed trafficking for a worldwide drug smuggling ring, with cocaine allegedly hidden in deliveries bound for the 'Glasgow Fruit Market'.

A man accused of masterminding a worldwide drug smuggling ring with cocaine allegedly hidden in deliveries of fruit has blamed two men who are currently behind bars.

READ MORE: 'Jealous' killer butchered partner at Airdrie home after accusing her of affair with step-sonProsecutors have listed 14 charges in a seven page indictment. The accusations span between January and September 2020. Stevenson has lodged a special defence of incrimination for these charges and claimed the crimes were committed by Cross and a James White.Jurors were told that both men are serving in HMP Barlinnie and HMP Addiewell respectively.

The UK Border Force searched the boxes and found packages of blocks of white powder. The National Crime Agency examined the foil packages and took further samples from it.A further two consignments addressed to Glasgow Fruit Market Ltd were received after law enforcement had become involved. A further charge claims Stevenson was involved in serious organised crime with a person now said to be in prison.The indictment also states encrypted communication devices were used and "concealed hides" in cars for moving drugs.

 

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