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19/10/2015
Man Charged Over Walsall Cocaine Find
Cocaine worth an estimated £140,000 has been seized by police in Walsall during a vehicle stop following a suspected drug deal.
Police stopped a white Peugeot car in Magram Terrace, Walsall, after witnessing what they believed was a drug deal.
Officers searched the van and found an estimated £140,000 worth of Class A drugs inside, believed to be cocaine.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Officers subsequently carried out a search on his home and recovered approximately £15,000 in cash.
Sergeant David Simpson from Walsall Police said: "This is a significant seizure of drugs which we are really pleased we have removed from the streets of Walsall.
"We take all reports of drug dealing very seriously: we know how much misery it can cause in our neighbourhoods, attracting an undesirable element and other criminality, and will take decisive action to stamp it out."
If you have information about drug crime in your area call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
Police stopped a white Peugeot car in Magram Terrace, Walsall, after witnessing what they believed was a drug deal.
Officers searched the van and found an estimated £140,000 worth of Class A drugs inside, believed to be cocaine.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Officers subsequently carried out a search on his home and recovered approximately £15,000 in cash.
Sergeant David Simpson from Walsall Police said: "This is a significant seizure of drugs which we are really pleased we have removed from the streets of Walsall.
"We take all reports of drug dealing very seriously: we know how much misery it can cause in our neighbourhoods, attracting an undesirable element and other criminality, and will take decisive action to stamp it out."
If you have information about drug crime in your area call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
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