Four arrested following drug operation in Telford
Police have today conducted an operation targeting drug dealing in south Telford following concerns from local residents.
Operation Greenwich involved policing teams from Woodside, Sutton Hill and Madeley with support from a team in the Operational Policing Unit North and the dog unit.
Six drug warrants were executed at addresses across Telford and four arrests were made. These were a 47-year-old man from Randley, a 27-year old man from Madley, and 20-year-old and 21-year-old man from Sutton Hill, all on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
Those arrested are currently in custody for questioning. An amount of cannabis has also been seized from the addresses.
PC Pratt of the Safer Neighbourhood team said:
“This operation was a result of concerns raised by the local community. Our positive action demonstrates West Mercia's commitment to reducing the harm done to the local community by illegal drugs and associated crime. I encourage anyone who has any concerns or information to contact police on 101. This operation, the number of deployed resources and the arrests made demonstrate our commitment to safe guarding the community and dealing with residences concerns.”
