Millions of pounds of cocaine found in English Channel
A tonne of Cocaine has been seen floating across the English Channel and was seized in Dover.
Packages containing the class A drug was found by the RNLI and by Border Vessels during the week.
An investigation into how the packages were found at Sea is being launched by the Home office:
The Home office tweeted yesterday saying “This vital work will continue to stop illegal substances reaching our shores
🚨 OVER 1 TONNE OF COCAINE SEIZED 🚨
Yesterday Border Force seized a major package of drugs in the Channel.
This vital work will continue to stop illegal substances reaching our shores and devastating our communities. pic.twitter.com/Zm9GknYrd4
— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) April 20, 2023