Three Bournemouth men charged in drug and money laundering investigation
Two others remanded while eight people are released under investigation
Last updated 27th Jan 2026
Three men from Bournemouth have been charged as part of an investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).
Ben Muslin, 22, Caspian Tang, 19, and Richard Sills, 66, appeared at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23rd January.
They are accused of offences, including laundering criminal proceeds and drug offences, related to cases dating back to August 2025.
The charges
Muslin, of Bath Road, Bournemouth, has been charged with conspiring to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer or remove criminal property.
Tang, of Roseberry Road, Bournemouth, is charged with the same laundering offences, along with class A drug supply (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine).
Sills, of Bradford Road, Bournemouth, also faces charges of conspiring to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer or remove criminal property.
Court date set
The three men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear again at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court on 26th February.
SWROCU, supported by Dorset Police, launched two days of action in the Bournemouth area last week, leading to the arrests.
Another five men and one woman have been released under investigation following the operation.
Items seized
Half-a-kilo of cocaine, around 70 kilos of cannabis, more than £100,000 in cash, weapons, and a selection of high-value items including watches, vehicles, designer clothing, and jewellery were seized during the searches.
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