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Isle of Man TT fans tried to smuggle drugs in campervan toilet

09.06.2026 05:33 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Two race fans were found guilty of attempting to bring drugs into the Isle of Man hidden in a campervan's compost toilet. The court fined them a total of £1,300.

Two Isle of Man TT fans have been found guilty of attempting to smuggle drugs onto the Isle of Man. Police discovered five ecstasy tablets, 1.9g of cocaine, and 8g of cannabis during a routine check after the ferry arrived from Heysham. The drugs were hidden in the campervan's compost toilet.

The driver of the vehicle was also uninsured. The court treated the offence as simple possession and imposed fines ranging from £200 to £500 each. The total fine amounted to £1,300.

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Isle of Man TT fans tried to smuggle drugs in campervan toilet

09.06.2026 Isle of Man ENG Original source

Fine for pair who brought drugs to Island in campervan toilet

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