Man charged after drugs worth more than £5,500 seized in Barrow
Officers also recovered scales and snap-lock bags during a warrant on Longway
A 23-year-old man has been charged after police seized suspected cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of more than £5,500 in Barrow.
Cumbria Police said officers executed a warrant at an address on Longway on Wednesday 14th October.
The force said the warrant was part of Operation Alliance, its response to serious and organised crime.
Officers from the Westmorland and Furness Community Serious and Organised Crime (CSOC) team carried out the warrant, supported by colleagues from across the force.
Police said it was part of proactive activity targeting organised criminality.
Officers recovered a significant quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis during the warrant.
They also found items believed to be associated with the supply of controlled drugs, including scales and snap-lock bags.
Charges
Shaye Armstrong, of Longway, Barrow, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug (cocaine).
The 23-year-old has also been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug (cannabis) and possession of a Class A controlled drug (MDMA).
He has also been charged with offences relating to the proceeds of crime.
He is due to appear at Barrow Magistrates' Court on 15th October.
Police response
A member of the Westmorland and Furness CSOC team said: "Drugs can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities, which is why tackling those involved in their supply remains a priority for us.
"This result highlights the proactive work being carried out by officers to disrupt organised criminality and protect local residents from the harm associated with illegal drugs.
"We will continue to act on information received and target those who seek to profit from criminal activity."