Two arrested after large drug seizure in Stoke-on-Trent
Fire leads to discovery of monkey dust, heroin, cocaine, and cannabis
Two men have been arrested following a significant drug seizure in Stoke-on-Trent after emergency services were called to a fire on Dawlish Drive, Bentilee.
The incident occurred around 11:10 PM on Saturday, 26th September, where reports of two vans and a car ablaze inside a garage prompted urgent response from authorities.
Firefighters swiftly extinguished the blaze and, fortunately, no injuries were reported.
During a subsequent search of the garages, officers discovered substantial amounts of monkey dust, heroin, cocaine, and cannabis.
A 32-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of multiple drug-related offences, including conspiracy to supply both class A and class B controlled substances, possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Additionally, a 42-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was arrested on suspicion of participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group.
Both suspects remain in police custody for further questioning as investigations continue.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident, which may assist in the ongoing inquiries. Witnesses are encouraged to call 101, quoting incident 1062 of 26th September, or use Live Chat on the police website.
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, Crimestoppers is available at 0800 555 111.