SIX men have been arrested for suspected immigration offences following reports of a “suspicious vessel” entering a harbour in Cornwall.

Police were called early this morning (Tuesday, November 10) after concern was raised regarding a boat in Falmouth Harbour.

After extensive enquiries, and working closely with Border Force and the National Crime Agency (NCA), six men were arrested on the M5 near Tiverton in connection.

All six remain in police custody at this time.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Police were notified shortly before 8am today, November 10, following reports of a suspicious vessel in Falmouth Harbour.

“Following a number of enquiries, six men were arrested on the M5 near Tiverton on suspicion of immigration offences. They remain in police custody at this time.

“We are working closely with Border Force and the National Crime Agency (NCA) as enquiries continue.”