Gatwick Airport ‘drugs bust’ turns out to be ingredients for vegan cake

Officers called after 25 bags of white power found in traveller’s suitcase

A drugs bust at Gatwick Airport on 28 August 2019 turned out to be vegan cake ingredients. (BTP Sussex/Purezza/Twitter/PA)

A “huge drugs bust” at Gatwick Airport turned out to be ingredients for a vegan cake.

Vegan pizza restaurant Purezza was transporting ingredients in a suitcase when a member of staff was stopped by the police on Wednesday.

The white powder, which was divided into blue plastic bags, was tested before officers accepted it was not illegal.

British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Gatwick Airport station at 1.34pm on 28 August after a suitcase was found containing 25 bags of powder.

“Following a number of inquiries and tests, it was determined these bags of powder were cake ingredients for a vegan bakery.

“They were soon reunited with the owner, who has promised officers and staff a slice of cake in return.”

Later, the restaurant, which has venues in Brighton and Camden, London, tweeted: “Thanks for going easy on us guys!

“A slab of cake all round is in order when you're next in Brighton.”

Press Association contributed to this report.