A male has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences in Harwich.
Police were called to reports of a person acting suspiciously on the A120 near to the town shortly after 7am today (Tuesday, November 2).
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "The male remains in custody for questioning and our enquiries continue."
The spokesman said there was nothing to indicate the arrest is linked to a search and rescue incident last week, which saw Border Force, RNLI and the Coastguard scour the sea off the coast of Harwich for people crossing the channel in a small boat.
Two people — both Somali nationals — were rescued in the operation, however, an extensive search for a third man was called off at around 2pm on Tuesday, October 26.
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