Seven suspicious packages, believed to contain cocaine, have washed up on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney since Friday night, sparking a police investigation and public warnings.
- The first package was found at Magenta Beach on Friday around 8 pm by a passerby who alerted police.
- Initial testing confirmed the package contained cocaine.
- Extensive searches on Saturday yielded three more packages at Manly, Avoca, and Blacksmiths beaches.
- Police urge the public not to touch or open any suspicious packages and to call Triple Zero (000) immediately if found.
- Significant barnacle growth covers the outer plastic wrapping of the recovered packages.
- Investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen similar packages or have any relevant details.
Key points:
- Multiple cocaine packages washing up on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney.
- Police advise against touching or opening suspicious packages and to call emergency services.
- Searches ongoing with the assistance of Surf Life Saving NSW.
- Anyone with information urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.
Please be vigilant and alert authorities if you encounter any suspicious packages on the beach.
Additional Tips:
- Do not approach or touch the package.
- Note the location and any nearby landmarks.
- Move away from the area and warn others in the vicinity.
- Call Triple Zero (000) immediately and report the incident.
