Geoffrey Slade was arrested when officers found drugs during a search of the vehicle he was driving.

Geoffrey Slade, 48, of Penton Hook Farm, appeared before Brighton Magistrates' Court today following the discovery of approximately 40kgs of cocaine at Newhaven Port yesterday.UK Border Agency (UKBA) officers at Newhaven intercepted Slade at the inward tourist controls after he had arrived on a ferry from Dieppe.He has been remanded in custody and will reappear at the court on Monday.Regional director south of UKBA Carole Upshall said: "This is another excellent result. We will continue to work with our partners in HMRC to tackle the smugglers who attempt to bring goods illegally into the UK."

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