Three men charged following arrests in Bournemouth
Three men from Bournemouth have been charged as part of an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) into drug trafficking and money laundering.
The following men appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 January 2026 charged with offences dating back to August 2025:
- Ben Muslin, 22, of Bath Road, Bournemouth – charged with conspiring to conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property
- Caspian Tang, 19, of Roseberry Road, Bournemouth - charged with conspiring to conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property; class A drug supply (cocaine); and possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine)
- Richard Sills, 66, of Bradford Road, Bournemouth – 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.