Two individuals have been arrested after officers uncovered a significant stash of drugs during a police raid in Penkridge.
At around 9:30am on Tuesday, February 3, members of shift one from the South Staffordshire local policing team executed a search on a property located off Wolgarston Way. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 200 snap bags of cannabis, suspected Class A drugs, canisters of nitrous oxide, and a notable amount of cash.
A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, both residents of Penkridge, were taken into custody on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs. They remain in police custody as investigations continue.
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Lee Walker, commander of the South Staffordshire local policing team, stated, “This seizure removes a large quantity of illegal substances from our streets, helping to protect the community. Our commitment to tackling the supply of drugs in South Staffordshire remains unwavering.”
Police encourage residents to report any suspicious activity by calling 101, using Livechat on the police website, or dialing 999 in emergencies.