175 Kilograms of Cocaine Wash Ashore on German North Sea Islands

Authorities suspect the drugs, found on Föhr, Amrum, and Sylt, may be linked to a failed sea transfer or accidental loss from a vessel.

A total of 175 kilograms of cocaine has been discovered on the beaches of Föhr, Amrum, and Sylt since December 1, with the latest 25-kilogram package found on Sylt this Wednesday.
Officials believe the drugs may have originated from a failed handoff at sea or been unintentionally lost from a boat where they were secured externally.
German customs and law enforcement agencies remain active along the coastline, searching for additional packages and collaborating with Danish authorities.
Beachgoers are being warned to avoid approaching suspicious packages and to immediately notify police or customs officials if they come across any.
Similar incidents of drugs washing ashore have occurred in recent years, including a notable case involving a ton of cocaine found on Borkum in April.