Man charged in connection with county lines drug

Two men were arrested and one charged for drug offences following a police stop-and-search in Leamington Spa yesterday (17June).

Officers on proactive patrol in the town intercepted a suspected drug deal taking place on Black Lane in the early hours of the morning.

A quantity of Class A drugs, cash and phones were seized and two arrests were made for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

31-year-old Bill Cowley from Walsall, was subsequently charged with possession of crack cocaine and heroin and bailed to appear at Coventry Magistrates Court on 6 July 2021, under conditions.

A 42-year-old man from Leamington Spa was released with no further action taken.

 

Posted by SC, Corporate Communications