DETECTIVES hunting two Notts men over an alleged conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the UK have arrested one of them.
Kevin Machin, 35, was arrested on Wednesday at a campsite in Grantham, as part of an ongoing investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).
He was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and remanded in custody at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
He will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday.
Detectives are still looking for Ian Oldham, 36, known as "Iggy", and described as white and 5ft 7ins. He is of stocky build, with blue eyes and balding, shaven, mousy hair, clean shaven, with the letters "JJ" tattooed on his right arm and two scars on his left arm. He is believed to be in Notts.
He has links with, and is known to have recently been in, Kirkby, Arnold, Sherwood, Top Valley, Bulwell, Aspley and Bilborough, but also has contacts elsewhere in the county and in Derbyshire.
Detective Sergeant Gary Tattersall of SEROCU said: "Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 at once. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Four other men were arrested in Kent, Surrey and Derbyshire in a co-ordinated police operation on in April. They include Wayne Long, 43, of, Lichfield Close, Mansfield.
All are currently in custody charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine. They are due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court with a trial date currently set for September 30.
A fifth man, aged 31 and from Derbyshire, who was arrested on the same date and released on police bail at that time, is to have no further action taken against him. The charges follow an investigation into the alleged importation of Class A drugs from the Netherlands.
