Several packages containing what is suspected to be drugs were discovered in the water near Dockyard on Friday.

A police spokesman said that at about 4.20pm, officers received a report that a black bag with several brown brick-shaped packages wrapped in tape had been spotted near Heritage Wharf in Sandys.

“Officers entered the water and recovered the bag containing the items believed to be controlled drugs,” the spokesman said.

“The bag and its contents have since been secured, and will be submitted to the government analysts for testing in due course.”

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns said the BPS were grateful that the public reported the sighting to the police.

She said: “The decision by this individual to inform police of this situation, no doubt prevented a significant quantity of what appears to be illegal narcotics from reaching the streets and posing a threat to the safety and well being of the community, given the attendant problems created by, and associated with, the illegal drugs trade on the island.

“They are to be commended.”

The spokesman said the investigation into the matter is ongoing.