Chaos at Slapton Sands: Boat Drops Off Dozen Migrants Before Vanishing
Early on Wednesday morning, chaos unfolded at Slapton Sands Beach, Dartmouth. At around 7:10 a.m., police were alerted to a boat landing, unloading roughly 12 people.
Witnesses say the group was quickly hustled into two waiting vehicles, which then sped off without a trace.
Police Launch Full-Scale Hunt
A force spokesperson revealed: “A large policing response was sent following the reports, but no arrests have been made yet. Those who landed—believed to be migrants—have not been located.”
“The group was picked up immediately by two vehicles nearby: a silver people carrier with blacked-out windows and a black people carrier,” they added.
Police Seek Public’s Help to Crack the Case
Officers are calling on the public for any leads. “If you were in the area between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. or live near Slapton Sands, please check your CCTV and dashcam footage,” the police urged.
“Your information can be vital to our investigation and the safety of those involved.”
Anyone with info should call 101, quoting log 0101 from Wednesday, June 15. Alternatively, tips can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.
