Police monitor Ceredigion coast for more drug packages as 'precautionary measure'

Dyfed Powys Police think strong winds could lead to more drugs coming ashore

A 'significant quantity' of cocaine was found on a beach near Aberystwyth on Saturday
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 5th Oct 2022

With strong winds forecast - Dyfed Powys Police say they are monitoring the sea and beaches along the Ceredigion coast in case more packages of class A drugs wash up.

A yellow alert from the Met Office for gusty conditions is in place until late Wednesday night.

In a statement, the force also stresses the importance of reporting any drug finds to them.

We're told work is ongoing into how a "significant quantity" of cocaine came ashore on Tan Y Bwlch beach near Aberyswyth on Saturday.

The full statement from Dyfed Powys Police is below.

"Following this weekend’s recovery of class A drugs, which were found at two sites along the Ceredigion coast after storms, officers are monitoring the water ahead of further adverse weather later this week.

"This is a precautionary measure in the event that there may be further packages still at sea.

"Officers are stressing the importance of notifying police immediately if you find a package, or know of anyone who has.

"The contents shouldn’t be touched, and partner agencies have been briefed this morning of the risks associated with the possession of this find.

"Work is ongoing to establish how the bundles came to land ashore here and who they may belong to."

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