MP's fears over drug smuggling battle Liberal Democrat MP Richard Younger-Ross is taking his concerns on drug smuggling to the top.

From: Herald Express (Torquay UK) | Date: October 16, 2007 | Copyright information

Liberal Democrat MP Richard Younger-Ross is taking his concerns on drug smuggling to the top.

The Teignbridge MP believes there is a 'serious failure' in tackling drug smuggling which is hitting the South West.

He thinks the issue needs to be addressed by the Government.

He said, in 2003, permanent customs cover was withdrawn from ports and airports in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset and replaced by one small team in Avonmouth ...

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