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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

By: Millie Bowles mbowles@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 12:48, 10 October 2024

Updated: 14:16, 10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

The agency says the suspected hauls were found at several spots across the county’s shoreline and sent to forensic teams for analysis.

The packages were found at several locations along the Kent coast, including Lydd

One package is believed to have been discovered at the military training ground Lydd Ranges.

A National Crime Agency spokeswoman said: “We have begun an investigation following the recovery of a number of packages which are believed to contain class-A drugs at several locations along the Kent coast.

"The packages are currently subject to forensic tests.

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"Our investigation is being supported by Kent Police, Border Force and the Coastguard.

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One of the packages is believed to have been found at Lydd Ranges, Romney Marsh

“Anyone with information that could be relevant should report it to police by contacting 101.”

The exact locations in which the suspected drugs were found is not yet known.

In 2021, almost a tonne of cocaine, valued at £80 million, washed up just outside Kent in East Sussex.

The illegal substances were found wrapped in plastic and attached to lifejackets in Hastings.

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