Nigel Farage warned that “nowhere is safe” after illegal migrants landed in his Clacton constituency.

The National Crime Agency has launched an investigation after six people were dropped off in Holland-on-Sea on Wednesday morning.

The Reform leader wrote on X: “Illegal migrants yesterday landed at Holland-on-Sea, in the Clacton constituency. The National Crime Agency has launched a full investigation.

“Nowhere is safe. These men must be kept under detention and deported. The invasion must be stopped.”

More to follow

In a statement the National Crime Agency said: “On the morning of Wednesday 1 July, National Crime Agency officers were alerted by Essex Police to an incident in Holland-on-Sea, near Clacton, after a vessel was reportedly seen to drop a number of people off at the shoreline.

“Three men who were suspected of being at the scene to meet the party were arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration.

“A fourth man, the boat’s pilot, was also subsequently arrested at sea by Border Force officers. The operation was supported by HM Coastguard.

“All four are now in custody being questioned by NCA investigators.

“Another six people who were on board the boat have been detained for immigration offences and will be dealt with by Immigration Enforcement.

“The investigation into the incident is being led by the NCA and is ongoing.”