Mystery packages found on UK south coast

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A large number of packages containing what is suspected to be Class A drugs have been recovered from the sea in East Sussex.

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British authorities say they have recovered a “large number” of packages floating in the sea off St. Leonards beach in East Sussex.

Further packages have been found along the coast at Newhaven, reports the BBC.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “In liaison with the coastguard, and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the packages were recovered and will be tested to determine what they are.

“They are suspected to be Class A drugs and have been taken to an undisclosed secure location.”

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