Arrest made and £100,000 worth of class A drugs discovered in Telford
A man has been arrested following a warrant in Telford, where an estimated £100,000 worth of class A drugs was discovered.
The warrant was carried out this morning, Thursday 4 December, at an address on Hicks Drive in Stirchley by Telford officers.
When officers entered the property, they discovered a large quantity of class A, and class B drugs. It is estimated the class A drugs hold a street value of around £100,000.
A man, aged 49, was arrested at the address on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Detective Sergeant Andy Pond said: "Today we have successfully seized carried out a warrant in Telford and taken drugs off the streets, and one man has been arrested. He remains in custody and is helping us with enquiries.
"We will continue to act on intelligence given to us as drugs have no place in our communities."
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This investigation forms part of Operation Target – West Mercia Police’s work to tackle serious and organised crime.
