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06/05/2015
Two Men Charged Over Methyr Tydfil Heroin Seizure
Two men have been charged with possession with intent to supply following the discovery of heroin in Merthyr Tydfil.
South Wales Police seized heroin worth an estimated £40,000, while executing a search warrant at an address in Thomas Dyke, Penydarren.
The men appeared at Merthyr Magistrates Court where they were remanded in custody to appear again on 18 May.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lewis said: "This was a substantial amount of heroin which has now been taken off the streets to be destroyed and it is largely thanks to information from the public.
"Our message to the community is that if you suspect that someone is involved in the production or supply of drugs or any other form of criminal activity, then call us – action will be taken."
Anyone with information about drug dealing is urged to contact South Wales Police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
South Wales Police seized heroin worth an estimated £40,000, while executing a search warrant at an address in Thomas Dyke, Penydarren.
The men appeared at Merthyr Magistrates Court where they were remanded in custody to appear again on 18 May.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lewis said: "This was a substantial amount of heroin which has now been taken off the streets to be destroyed and it is largely thanks to information from the public.
"Our message to the community is that if you suspect that someone is involved in the production or supply of drugs or any other form of criminal activity, then call us – action will be taken."
Anyone with information about drug dealing is urged to contact South Wales Police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
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