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04/04/2003
Man charged over cocaine seizure
A Tunisian man today appeared at Horseferry Road Magistrates Court
charged with attempting to smuggle 10kilos of cocaine into the UK.
Claude Salvato (56), from Senegal, arrived at London City Airport
last Wednesday on a flight from Senegal via Brussels.
The cocaine is said to have a street value of approximately £580,000.
Salvate was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned until May 1.
(GMcG)
charged with attempting to smuggle 10kilos of cocaine into the UK.
Claude Salvato (56), from Senegal, arrived at London City Airport
last Wednesday on a flight from Senegal via Brussels.
The cocaine is said to have a street value of approximately £580,000.
Salvate was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned until May 1.
(GMcG)
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