Man arrested following patrols - Rugby

A man has been arrested following a stop search in Rugby.

Officers from Rugby Proactive CID were patrolling around 2.50pm on Tuesday (7 December) when they witnessed a suspected drugs deal take place in East Union Street.

A search carried out saw a mobile phone, a quantity of cash and what is believed to be class A controlled drugs seized and a 20-year-old man from Birmingham arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries can call 101 quoting incident 227 of 7 December.

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

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications