Police issue warning after suspected cocaine packages appear on beaches between Sydney and Newcastle

NSW police say no one should open or remove any of the packages after finding seven washed ashore

New South Wales police have issued a warning to the public about packages suspected of containing cocaine washing up on beaches between Sydney and Newcastle.

At least seven packages - with significant barnacle growth" on the outer plastic wrapping - have been found on beaches since Friday night, and police on Sunday warned people not to open or remove any further finds.