£50 Million Worth Of Cocaine Has Just Washed Up In Norfolk

£50 million worth of cocaine has washed up on beaches in Norfolk, according to the National Crime Agency.

The holdalls and bags full of cocaine, weighing 360kg (793lbs), were washed up on Hopton beach and at a second beach near Caister. Police estimate that if it were cut and sold on it would be worth up to £50 million.

Matthew Rivers, from the NCA's border investigation team, told the BBC: "We are now working with Border Force, the Coastguard Agency and Norfolk Police to try and establish how the bags ended up where they did, however it is extremely unlikely that this was their intended destination.

Credit: NCA

"This is obviously a substantial seizure of class A drugs and its loss will represent a major blow to the organised criminals involved."

The discovery was made after a member of the public spotted holdalls washed up on the beach and contacted police.

Supt Dave Buckley, from Norfolk Constabulary, said: "Whilst we believe we have recovered all the packages, should any member of the public find one they are urged to contact Norfolk Constabulary immediately.

"We will have extra officers in the area to monitor the situation."

Source: BBC and The Telegraph

Featured Image Credit: National Crime Agency

Topics: Cocaine, Drugs

Claire Reid

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