Arrests after police seize '40 deals of heroin and crack cocaine' in Staffordshire

Police made the discovery along with £1,000 after searching two people in Stoke-on-Trent

Two people have been arrested after police found an estimated 40 deals of heroin and crack cocaine in Stoke-on-Trent. Police said officers made the discovery along with £1,000 in cash after searching two people in Bentilee.

A date was not specified but Staffordshire Police said the search was part of "proactive enforcement" against organised crime in county. A 47-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was held on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

A 43-year-old woman, also from Stoke-on-Trent, was held on suspicion of possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine, and possessing criminal property. Both suspects remained in custody for questioning.

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A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Since we launched our clampdown on serious and organised crime in May last year, we’ve arrested more than 1,000 suspects for drug and weapon offences across Staffordshire. We work hard every day to act upon intelligence, targeting criminals who commit high-harm offences in our communities, including drug supply, illegal firearms, knife crime, human trafficking and sexual exploitation."