Four arrested as police carry out Shrewsbury drug warrants
Police carried out a series of drug warrants in Shrewsbury today, arresting four suspects and seizing suspected heroin and crack cocaine.
The warrants were carried out simultaneously at addresses in Judith Butts Gardens, Whitehouse Gardens, Grosvenor Green, New Park Road, Ellesmere Road and North Street.
Up to 40 officers were involved in the searches at around 7.30am executing warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Two men and two women were arrested and taken into custody at Shrewsbury police station.
Detective Inspector Tom Harding, the lead officer, said Class A controlled drugs, believed to be heroin and crack cocaine, were seized together with £6,000 in cash.
A 21-year-old man and a woman aged 26 were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs and possession with intent to supply. Two others, a 37-year-old man and a woman aged 36, were arrested on suspicion of possession.
DI Harding said the warrants were the latest in a series to be carried out in the Shrewsbury area as part of the continuing drive to tackle drug-related crime.
“Today’s actions have come about as a result of information received from the public. It is really important people in local communities continue to notify the police if they suspect drug crime. They can call us in confidence on the 101 number, or alternatively, contact the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
He added: “More and more members of the public are coming forward to assist the police in tackling crime. By working together in this fashion we can make a real difference in helping protect our neighbourhoods.”
