100-Wrap Drug Stash Found In Dawn Raid

Monday, 3 October 2016 09:21

A man has been arrested during a dawn raid after officers uncovered a stash of suspected heroin and crack cocaine in the kitchen of a Coventry flat.

West Midlands Police officers descended on the address in Sherbourne Street after receiving intelligence it was being used as a drugs den.

Specialist search officers found around 100 dealer wraps, a large quantity of cash, and a stun gun concealed behind lagging in a boiler cupboard.

An 18-year-old Afghan man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and possessing a firearm.

He will also be questioned by detectives on suspicion of burglary at an address in Max Road, in the Bablake area of Coventry, on 13 September.

Coventry Police Chief Inspector Warren Little, said: “This is a very significant drugs haul – it will be sent away for forensics analysis but it’s believed to be heroin and crack cocaine.

“The raid was executed on the back of community intelligence suggesting the flat was being used to deal drugs.

“In the last year we’ve really ramped up our efforts to combat organised crime in Coventry through Operation Blue Steel. Information from the public is crucial in our fight against drug dealing and associated crime; we take information seriously and, as this warrant shows, will take positive action to address concerns.

“Drugs cause untold misery in communities and people should not accept drug dealing on their doorstep. I’d urge anyone who has suspicions about crime in their area to contact us on the 101 number or via Crimestoppers.”

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555111.

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