Bournemouth, Crime | Posted on January 27th, 2026 | return to news

Bournemouth men charged with drug trafficking and money laundering

Three men were charged and six people released under investigation following two days of action in the area.

Three Bournemouth men have been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering following a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit investigation.

The men appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 January charged with offences dating back to August 2025. They were: Ben Muslin, 22, of Bath Road, charged with conspiring to conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property; Caspian Tang, 19, of Roseberry Road, charged with conspiring to conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property, a class A drug supply (cocaine), and possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine); Richard Sills, 66, of Bradford Road, charged with conspiring to conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property.

All three were remanded in custody until the next hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Another five men and one woman have been released under investigation following two days of action by SWROCU supported by Dorset Police in the area last week.

Among items seized during searches were half-a-kilo of cocaine, approximately 70 kilos of cannabis, more than £100,000 in cash, a range of weapons, as well as high-value watches, vehicles, designer clothing and jewellery.

Anyone with information about criminal activity in their area can report it to Dorset Police online or by calling 101. In an emergency, call 999. Alternatively, report to Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 11.