Large bag of suspected cocaine washes up on Sussex beach in series of discoveries

A large package of suspected cocaine as washed up on Goring beach, West Sussex. Credit: ITV Meridian

Another large package of suspected cocaine has washed up on a beach in West Sussex

Armed police have been guarding the consignment, thought to weigh around 30 kilos,  which was found on Goring beach near Worthing this morning. (Monday 23 October)

It follows the seizure of several packages of cocaine in recent weeks which have washed up in Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

It's not known if the discoveries are connected.

Today's discovery is the third in as many weeks.

Armed officers seen guarding an area of Goring beach, West Sussex. Credit: ITV Meridian

Sussex Police were called to Ferring in West Sussex on Thursday 12 October to reports a bag of suspected drugs had been found.

Meanwhile Holdalls containing hundreds of kilos of powder were discovered in the sea off the coast of Dorset and the Isle of Wight earlier this month.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) previously said it is working with West Sussex police as part of the wider investigation.

In a statement a Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to Goring on Monday morning (23 October) following reports of suspected drugs washing up on the beach.

"The packages will be taken for forensic testing along with the substances which were found in Selsey on 19 October, Middleton and Felpham on 13 October and Ferring on 12 October. An investigation is ongoing alongside partner agencies to find the source of the substances. 

"The public are reminded of the dangers of illegal drugs and urged not to touch or attempt to remove them. Please report any sightings to police by calling 999.

"If you have any information or footage, contact police online or call 101, quoting serial 313 of 23/10." 

Want a quick briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our award-winning podcast to find out What You Need To Know...