# British nationals arrested for cocaine trafficking

> Situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/british-nationals-arrested-for-cocaine-trafficking
> Updated: 2026-10-03T10:24:23.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates arrested Yasin Ahmed Ayyub Haji, a British national on an Interpol red notice, in connection with an international cocaine trafficking scheme. The investigation, led by Brazilian Federal Police, followed the discovery of 613 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a bunker in Blumenau, Brazil. Investigators believe the drugs were intended to be concealed within aluminum parts for shipment to Europe.

In a separate incident in Barbados, police arrested 19-year-old British national Abdul-Rasheed Anjolaoluwa Oduola. He was charged with multiple offenses, including possession, trafficking, and attempting to export cocaine, after authorities seized 23.4 kilograms of the substance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Barbados Police arrest British national for cocaine trafficking

A 19-year-old British national has been arrested in Barbados for the alleged possession and trafficking of 23.4kg of cocaine, valued at approximately $1.17 million Barbados currency.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barbados-police-arrest-british-national-for-cocaine-trafficking

### 2026-09-08: British national arrested in UAE for cocaine trafficking scheme in Brazil

British national Yasin Ahmed Ayyub Haji was arrested in the UAE for allegedly leading a drug trafficking ring that used a bunker in Blumenau, Brazil, to hide 613kg of cocaine destined for Europe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-national-arrested-in-uae-for-cocaine-trafficking-scheme-in-brazil

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