Bedworth police stop sees seizure of drugs and a knife

Plain clothed officers in Bedworth arrested two men after they spotted them leave a house known for drug use in the town. They also seized suspected class A drugs, cash, mobile phones and a knife after stopping the men in Croft Pool.  

The first suspect – a 20-year-old man from Bedworth – was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs and possession of a knife.

The second suspect – a 23-year-old man from Coventry – was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

Detective Constable Dan Lydster from Warwickshire Police Proactive CID said: “Drugs cause significant harm in our communities and Warwickshire Police remains committed to taking action to prevent the distribution and supply of illicit drugs.”

The two men remain in custody.

Enquires are ongoing and anyone with information can go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

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