Officers on ASB patrols seize drugs worth £15k

A proactive stop by local officers in Derby led to more than £15,000 worth of drugs being seized.

Two men, aged 44 and 24, were arrested after officers on patrols targeting anti-social behaviour stopped a taxi.

Large quantities of cocaine, heroin and cash were seized from the vehicle and further drugs, phones and nitrous oxide were found in a subsequent house search, where a 25-year-old man was also arrested.

The 24-year-old has since been charged for two counts of possession with intent to sell crack and heroin and has been remanded.

The 44-year-old and 25-year-old, who were both arrested on suspicion of intent to supply class A drugs, have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Sergeant Jamie Millard said: “This is a huge seizure, the level of damage that could be done by this quantity of drugs is enormous.

“We estimate the street value of these drugs to be around £15,000 to £20,000. By disrupting an operation like this, we can have a real impact on those supplying drugs in the area.

“These seizures and arrests will benefit the local community, as we continue to tackle and prevent drugs related anti-social behaviour in the city.”