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Operation Seal Bay

BBC Radio Wales
Cannabis
Drug Smuggling
Operation Seal Bay
Pembrokeshire
Wales
Susan Boswell
Robin Boswell
British Drug Smuggling Conspiracy
Donald Holmes
International Smugglers
Welsh Police
Drug Smuggling Operation
Drug Trafficking
National Drugs Intelligence Unit
Pembrokeshire Coast
Newport Bay
Cocaine
Dover Customs
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Police Investigation

The story of how in 1983 a Welsh fishing village and its local police force foil a daring international drug smuggling plot worth millions.

PublishesDailyEpisodes7Foundeda year ago
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True Crime

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In 1983 a sleepy fishing village in West Wales became the unlikely setting for an audacious drug smuggling plot worth millions of pounds. A gang of international drug runners planned to traffic tonnes of cannabis via the remote Pembrokeshire coastlin... more

In 1983 a sleepy fishing village in West Wales became the unlikely setting for an audacious drug smuggling plot worth millions of pounds. A gang of international drug runners planned to traffic tonnes of cannabis via the remote Pembrokeshire coastlin... more

In 1983 a sleepy fishing village in West Wales became the unlikely setting for an audacious drug smuggling plot worth millions of pounds. A gang of international drug runners planned to traffic tonnes of cannabis via the remote Pembrokeshire coastlin... more

In 1983 a sleepy Pembrokeshire fishing village became the unlikely setting for an audacious drug smuggling plot worth millions of pounds. A gang of international drug runners planned to traffic tonnes of cannabis via the remote coastline of West Wale... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Boswell
Leader of the smuggling gang
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Episode: 4. The Welsh Connection
Susan Boswell
Robin Boswell's ex-wife who revealed crucial details to the police
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Episode: 4. The Welsh Connection
Kenneth Aubrey Dewar
Acquaintance of Jim involved in the smuggling operation
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Episode: 4. The Welsh Connection
Søren Berg Arnbakk
Convicted drug trafficker, previously known for his acting and use of disguises.
Episode: 2. The Man with the Rubber Face

Host

Hannah Daniel
Narrator and Producer with experience in investigative storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Great podcast

    What a fantastic story and so well narrated. Loved it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mabli !!
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Seal bay

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vgtrfcasd
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Interesting story, well produced except for all the repetition. We don't need to hear the same thing over and over.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Dallas
    a year ago
  • So good!

    Fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lola El Oh El Ay
    United Statesa year ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#171
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#59
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#240
Sweden/True Crime

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Exploring gripping tales of crime and intrigue, this podcast narrates the remarkable story of a small Welsh fishing village in 1983 that became enmeshed in a major international drug smuggling operation. The narrative focuses on the interplay between local residents and the police as they unravel the complex web of a multi-million pound cannabis trafficking plot. Through first-hand accounts, reenactments, and detailed investigation reports, listeners are treated to thrilling depictions of the community's efforts to uncover and confront criminal activities that threatened their way of life. The storytelling emphasizes the resilience and resourcefulness of everyday people when faced with sophisticated and dangerous operations, making it espec... more

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