31/01/2008 00:00:00
UK: Two held after cannabis seizure
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CANNABIS with a street value of £2,000 has been seized by police in
Droitwich.
Yesterday a man and woman were arrested at Bays Meadow, Droitwich after
cannabis bush - with a street value of about £2,000 - and growing
equipment was seized.
The two remain in custody at Worcester Police Station while enquiries
continue.
Police in South Worcestershire have thanked the public for their help
after a string of successes in the on-going fight against the illegal
use and supply of drugs.
Inspector Steve Brooker, head of police in Wychavon, said: "In the last
two weeks high-profile arrests, substantial seizures and long sentences
have highlighted just how successful the partnership between the public
and the police can be.
"These successes clearly demonstrate that if the public continue to come
forward with vital information we will act on it and positive results
will be achieved for the good of the community as a whole.
"It is becoming increasingly clear that the public are less tolerant
than they used to be when it comes to drug dealers coming to their local
neighbourhoods and are informing the police more readily, resulting in
more successful police operations," he added.
"This is to be greatly welcomed and our message to law-abiding citizens
is quite simple: Please continue providing the information and we will
continue providing the arrests," added Inspector Brooker, who is
responsible for policing in the Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore areas.
South Worcestershire Police recovered £7,000 in cash and tobacco,
cigarettes, jewellery and other suspected contraband after a driver was
stopped by Central Motorway Police Group officers at Wychbold after
'poor driving' on the M5 on Monday.
After failing a breathalyser test at the roadside, the man was found to
be carrying £1,000 in cash. Officers then found around £1,000 in the car
boot.
When the man's home was searched, more cash totalling around £5,000 and
the 'contraband' items were found. The man was bailed to return to
Worcester Police Station while enquiries continue.
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk
Source:
http://www.ukcia.org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=13227
Author:
Worcester News via UKCIA
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