Two men arrested after drugs warrants executed in Rugby

Please see below for an update in bold.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in Rugby on Tuesday (29 March).

Officers from the Proactive CID team executed warrants at addresses on Lawford Road, Newbold Road and Hudson Road.

On arrival at Lawford Road, a quantity of bags containing white powder – believed to be class A drugs – were thrown from the window and a 23-year-old man from Rugby was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

A large amount of cash and cannabis was seized from the property on Hudson Road and a 35-year-old man from Rugby was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

Both men have been released under investigation (RUI) while enquiries continue.

DC Matt Rapkins said: "Our team will do everything we can in the pursuit of disrupting those involved in bringing drugs to the streets of Rugby.

"If you have any information or suspect anyone may be involved in that type of activity, please get in touch.”

Anyone who has information can report it online or call 101.

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications

Update: 2.30pm, Wednesday 30 March, Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications