Investigations continue after drugs hidden in furniture head to Exeter
Two arrests have been made
Police say investigations continue after hundreds of kilos of cannabis was found destined for Exeter.
The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit say a man in his 40s was arrested at his address in South East London on March 3, whilst a second man in his 20s from Blackburn was arrested earlier this week.
A spokesperson added: "Both were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the importation of class B drugs and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs following the interception of a shipment of household furniture by UK Border Force.
"Hidden inside the furniture were two consignments containing a total of 800 kilos of cannabis addressed to a premises in Exeter. Both men have been bailed and investigations are ongoing. "