Fishing Boat Involved in £100 Million Drug Smuggling Goes to Auction

The fishing catamaran ‘Lily Lola,’ previously seized while smuggling £100 million worth of cocaine off Cornwall, is set to be auctioned starting at £80,000. The vessel was intercepted by Border Force in September last year, leading to the arrest of four men, who received lengthy prison sentences. The auction is organized by Wilsons Auctions on behalf of government agencies, with proceeds aimed at benefiting the public purse. Despite its dark past, the boat is reported to be in perfect condition and licensed for commercial fishing.

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