Two more packages of drugs have washed up on Sussex shores after dozens of parcels were previously found on a beach.
Another package of drugs washed up on the beach in Felpham this afternoon with police also called to a second incident in Middleton where a package appeared on the shore.
The incidents come after dozens of packages appeared in Ferring yesterday sparking armed police to storm the seafront.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police were called to Felpham and Middleton this afternoon following reports of suspected drugs washing up on the beach.
"Officers are at the scene and the packages will be removed while enquiries are carried out alongside the appropriate agencies.
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"They will be taken, along with the substances found on a beach in Ferring yesterday, for forensic testing. An investigation is ongoing to identify the source of the substances.
"The public are reminded of the dangers of illegal drugs and urged not to touch or attempt to remove them. Please report any sightings to police immediately via 999."
The reports of more packages come as dozens of parcels thought to contain drugs washed up near Ferring yesterday with armed police guarding the site.
Sussex Police have advised people not to touch any drug packages that they may find and to report them to the police instead.
Coastguard and lifeboat teams are also assisting the ongoing investigation. Two lifeboats have been seen in the water by the beach.
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