TWO PEOPLE were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid Stourport yesterday morning (Friday, September 12).
Officers from Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), supported by Wyre Forest SNT, Task Force and a dog handler entered the property in Chequers Close on the Walshes estate following intelligence around suspected dealing of illegal drugs.
Inside the property, they found and seized significant quantities of class A drugs believed to be crack cocaine and heroin. Suspected MDMA tablets, knives, illegal drug production paraphernalia, imitation firearms, mobile phones, and hundreds of pounds of cash were also seized.
One man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and a woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Both are currently in police custody.
PC Mark Bennett of Stourport SNT said: “Today’s warrant was executed in response to intelligence gathered around suspected drug dealing at an address on the Walshes estate.
“We found multiple packages of drugs, weapons, cash and items relating to illegal drug dealing and have arrested two people on suspicion of drug dealing who are now helping us with our investigation.
“Illegal drugs reap harm on and create fear in the communities we are here to protect and serve so we will always seek to target those involved.
“We hope today’s actions show we will always listen to the public’s concerns around criminal activity in their neighbourhood and act where appropriate.”
West Mercia Police said it always acted on public information and local intelligence and teams regularly carried out warrants at premises suspected of involvement in drug dealing. Anyone who notices any suspicious behaviour, no matter how minor is urged to report it online.
Alternatively, share information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
