Cocaine and thousands of pounds seized in Coleford
Officers discovered approximately ÂŁ17,000 in cash, more than ÂŁ5,000 worth of cocaine
A man from the Forest of Dean has been arrested after officers discovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash during the execution of a drugs warrant in Coleford.
Officers executed a warrant in the town centre area after intelligence was gathered about suspected drug dealing.
As part of searches, officers discovered approximately ÂŁ17,000 in cash, more than ÂŁ5,000 worth of cocaine and a banned knife within the property.
Several vehicles were also seized as part of the warrant.
A man in his 50s and from the Forest of Dean was subsequently arrested on suspicion of the supply of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a banned knife.
He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.