UK Border Force became suspicious about a package which was being sent to Darlington. ‌The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) were contacted and investigating officers, supported by the National Crime Agency (NCA), began their plan to strike. ‌View 3 Images Matthew Smith (Image: NEROCU)The home address of Matthew Smith, 35, on Charles Street in Darlington was raided as well as a second address on Thames Way. View 3 Images MDMA tablets (Image: NEROCU)He admitted all counts at Peterlee Magistrates' Court in Peterlee, County Durham, on October 10 last year. "Under the banner of Operation Sentinel, our united regional approach to tackling Serious and Organised crime in all forms, we’ll continue to work with partners to pursue suspects and protect the public."

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2026 14:58 UTC