Guernsey Border Agency monitoring two tonne cocaine wash-up in France

Friday 03 March 2023

More than two tonnes of bagged cocaine have washed up on French beaches along the Cotentin Peninsula and the Guernsey Border Agency has been informed of the situation.

The Cotentin Peninsula – also known as the Cherbourg Peninsula – is visible from the Channel Islands.

Since the 26 February more than 2.3 tonnes of cocaine has been recorded washing up on the northern edge of the peninsula.

French authorities are investigating where exactly the cocaine originated and how it washed up on a beach near the town of Reville.

The Guernsey Border Agency has released the following statement:

“We have a close working relationship with French colleagues and they have kept us informed of developments. We will continue to monitor the situation.”