Supplementary memorandum submitted by
SOCA
During my evidence session I undertook to write
to you with the detail of how much of the 85.1 tonnes of
cocaine that SOCA was involved in seizing in 2008-09 was
taken with the UK.
In our actions to counter the harms caused by
cocaine from the source to the street, our primary focus is in
taking actions to stop the cocaine reaching these shores and we
are pleased that the Committee recognised the appropriateness
of this strategy. Seizures of cocaine within the UK by SOCA are
primarily focused on obtaining evidence in support of criminal
justice prosecutions. In 2008-09 the total amount of cocaine
seized within the UK as a result of SOCA led operations was 587 kgs.
As you appreciate, there are constraints on
what can be said in open session and I would again extend an invitation
to you to visit SOCA for a more comprehensive and in-depth briefing
and I look forward to welcoming you here.
December 2009
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