Staffordshire Police carried out three warrants yesterday morning (June 26), recovered cash, cocaine, and mobile phones, and arrested four men on suspicion of various crimes.
The three addresses were in Normacot, Blythe Bridge, and Sandford Hill. Organised crime proactive teams forced entry into the three properties and discovered cocaine believed to be linked with drug dealing. They also found over £5,000 in cash.
A 19 and a 20-year-old, both from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of being in possession with intent to supply a class A drug.
An 18 and a 20-year-old, also both from the Stoke-on-Trent area, were arrested on suspicion of being in possession with intent to supply a class A drug in addition to possessing criminal property.
“Our officers are working harder than ever to target the individuals and criminal networks that bring misery to our communities in the form of drug dealing, violence and exploitation,” stated Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison.
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