Arrest made as drugs worth over £50,000 are seized in Telford
Drugs believed to be worth more than £50,000 were seized by police carrying out a search warrant in Telford today.
A 41-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis resin, a Controlled class B drug, with intent to supply.
Drugs with a street value believed to be in excess of £50,000 were found by police who searched a residential property in Brookside and a commercial unit in Madeley today.
A man was arrested at the address in Brookside. He is currently in custody at Shrewsbury police station being questioned by officers as enquiries into the matter continue.
Both warrants were granted to police under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Disrupting the supply of illegal drugs into our local communities remains one of our priorities.
“We are constantly receiving information from members of the public for which we are grateful and this is followed up and carefully checked out.
“The police encourage people to pass on information by calling us on 101. Working together in this way can help make our neighbourhoods safer and more trouble-free.”
Information about the supply of drugs, or any other crime, can also be passed to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
