The National Crime Agency (NCA) has launched an investigation following the recovery of a substantial amount of suspected cocaine along the coasts of Dorset and Hampshire. Holdalls containing hundreds of kilograms of powder were discovered in the sea near St Aldhelm’s Point and Durdle Door in Purbeck. Additionally, a further quantity of the illegal substance washed up on a beach on the Isle of Wight earlier today.
A fisherman made the initial discovery on Monday, October 2, 2023, and promptly alerted the Dorset Police. Currently, the packages are undergoing analysis to confirm the exact contents and quantity.
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