Drug arrests following suspicious incident - Rugby

A man and a boy have been arrested in connection with drugs offences following an incident in Rugby.

At around 1.45pm on Monday (11 May) officers from Rugby’s Proactive CID team were on patrol on Cross Street when they noticed two individuals acting suspiciously.

A quantity of drugs – believed to be crack cocaine – and a lock knife were seized by officers.

A 15-year-old boy from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife/bladed article and being concerned in the supply of drugs. He has been bailed until 8 June.

A 34-year-old man from Daventry was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. He has been bailed until 3 June.

Enquiries are currently ongoing but anyone with any information concerning suspected drug dealing in the area is asked to call 101 or report it via the force website.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications