Two arrested after police find cash, heroin and crack in Stoke-on-Trent

By Sarah Garner 10th Oct 2024

Police searched two people in Bentilee and discovered cash and deals of heroin and crack cocaine (Staffordshire Police).
Police searched two people in Bentilee and discovered cash and deals of heroin and crack cocaine (Staffordshire Police).

Two people have been arrested after police uncovered around £1,000 in cash and an estimated 40 deals of heroin and crack cocaine in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers searched two people in Bentilee, leading to the discovery.

A 47-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

A 43-year-old woman, also from Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine, and possessing criminal property.

Since Staffordshire Police launched a clampdown on serious and organised crime in May last year, more than 1,000 suspects have been arrested for drug and weapon offences across Staffordshire.

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