Staffordshire man arrested over importing 1.5kg of drugs

Officers attended a property on Wednesday

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 21st Jan 2022

Staffordshire Police have arrested a man over importing around 1.5kg of synthetic cannabis.

Officers attended a property near Pye Green Road, Hednesford, on Wednesday (19 January) as part of a joint operation with the UK Border Force, where a quantity of drugs were seized.

A 19-year-old man, from the West Chadsmoor area, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of improper importation of goods – class B drugs – into the UK.

He has since been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

Sergeant Matt Slattery, of Cannock NPT, said: "We are determined to actively target and disrupt the supply of drugs in the local area and will continue to do all we can to keep our communities safe from drug-related criminality.”

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