New arrest in Shrewsbury drug investigation
Police investigating suspected drug dealing in the Harlescott Grange area of Shrewsbury, have made a further arrest.
It follows the arrest of two people when officers executed a search warrant in June at an address in Waincott where a quantity of Class A and B drugs with a street value of up to £20,000, were seized.
An 18-year-old woman from York Road was arrested on Friday by Local Policing Officer, PC Andy Hawkins as part of the same investigation.
She was taken into custody at Shrewsbury police station on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled substances and has since been given bail while further inquiries are carried out.
The two earlier arrests - of a 25-year-old man and a woman aged 21 - were on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply. They too have been bailed.
PC Hawkins said today: "The latest arrest relates to a previous search warrant carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Waincott, Harlescott Grange where a large amount of drugs, Class A and B, were recovered with a street value of up to £20,000 and is part of an ongoing investigation.
"This continues the recent PACT (Partners and Communities Together) priorities for the area to execute more drug warrants and target suspected dealers to disrupt illegal activity. This action is continuing by the Local Policing Team with further warrants planned."
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Edwards, head of Shropshire CID, added: "We have carried out a series of drugs warrants in the Harlescott area and other parts of Shrewsbury in recent months and more will follow.
"People can help the police to protect their communities by passing on information in confidence. If you suspect criminal activity is taking place near your home, including drug dealing, contact Shrewsbury police station by calling 101 or pass on information to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
