Dover News - February 2010

Officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are carrying out an investigation following the discovery of approximately four million cigarettes hidden amongst empty crates which had arrived on a lorry from France at Dover Ferry Port.

Operation Cubit targeted Dover District from 25-29 January and removed 40 abandoned and untaxed vehicles from the streets of the district.

UK Border Agency officers in Dover have charged a man from France with drug smuggling. Thierry Macel, 43, of Mance in France has been remanded in custody after appearing in Dover Magistrates court yesterday, 4 February 2010.

As part of ongoing work to keep the district clean and tidy for all who live, work and visit here, special cigarette and gum bins have been placed in Dover Market Square.

UK Border Agency officers in Dover have charged two men from Liverpool with drug smuggling.

Local residents are invited to come along and have their say at the next Dover West Neighbourhood Forum meeting being held at Capel-le-Ferne Village Hall on Monday 22 February, starting at 6.30pm.

As part of ongoing work to make sure the provide the right type of housing in the district, and continue to help improve existing housing, Dover District Council has developed three draft strategies - and your views are sought.

UK Border Agency officers found 70,000 cigarettes hidden in the false bulkhead of a freshly-painted vehicle at Dover's Eastern Docks. Officers searched the lorry after it had arrived on a ferry from Calais on 11 February.

UK Border Agency officers in Dover have charged a man from Northern Ireland with drug smuggling. Nigel Donnolly, 42, of Cookstown, County Tyrone has been remanded in custody until he next appears at Dover Magistrates Court on 25 February.

An exciting opportunity to gear up your cycle skills and learn from a British and European champion takes off at Pencester Skate Park, Dover from Tuesday, 2 March.