Three arrested after officers seize cannabis and cocaine

Staffordshire Police have arrested three men after they seized cannabis, cocaine and cash in separate searches in Cannock.

At around 1pm yesterday (Monday 15 April), they stopped a black BMW on Cannock Road and seized snap seal bags of cannabis, more than £650 in cash and mobile phones. The driver of the BMW also provided a positive roadside test for cannabis.

A 28-year-old man, from Cannock, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possessing cannabis and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

An 18-year-old man, also from Cannock, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Just before 2pm yesterday (Monday 15 April), police also stopped a man and a woman on a field on Cannock Road, they seized a snap seal bag of cocaine, £250 in cash and a mobile phone.

A 34-year-old man, from Cannock, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He has since been released under investigation.

A 39-year-old woman, from Cannock, is due to attend a voluntary interview at a later date in relation to the findings.

Police are continuing to work with their neighbouring forces to tackle serious and organised crime as part of our Operation Target commitment.

To read more about the work Staffordshire Police have been doing, visit: Major operation to target serious organised crime launched | Staffordshire Police