£15 Million Cocaine Stash Found in Dinghy on Sussex Beach
A massive cocaine haul worth around £15 million was uncovered on a beach in Selsey, West Sussex. Authorities found about half a tonne of the Class A drug in a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) dumped on the shore on Monday, August 19.
Five Men Arrested After Huge Drug Find
Sussex Police acted fast, arresting five men in portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth the same day. All are suspected of drug offences. They were questioned by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers the following day before being released on bail as inquiries continue.
NCA Leads High-Stakes Investigation
The National Crime Agency has taken charge of the probe into this enormous cocaine seizure. An NCA spokesperson said:
“On Monday, August 19, five men were arrested by Sussex Police officers in the Portsmouth area on suspicion of drug offences after 500 kilos of cocaine were discovered in a RHIB at Selsey, Sussex. The investigation is now being led by the NCA.”
So far, no additional details about the suspects or case progress have been shared. But this haul highlights the ongoing battle UK forces face against organised crime gangs targeting coastal smuggling routes.
Local Community on Edge as Smuggling Fears Grow
The huge drug discovery has raised alarms among Selsey residents, spotlighting the area’s vulnerability to criminal smuggling. Officials are urging locals to stay alert and report any suspicious activity near coastal zones.
As the investigation unfolds, the NCA promises more updates soon.
