Two arrested after chocolate tub full of cannabis seized
Two men in their early 20s were arrested yesterday after being stopped in a vehicle
Last updated 28th May 2025
Two men have been arrested after officers found a chocolate tub full of cannabis in Stoke-on-Trent.
Officers stopped a vehicle on Victoria Road, Fenton, just after 2.15pm yesterday (Tuesday) after it was seen driving at speed.
After smelling a strong smell of cannabis, the driver and passenger of the car were searched and officers found a chocolate tub and a gym bag both full of cannabis, a large amount of cash and scales.
A 22-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B – cannabis.
A 23-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B – cannabis and driving with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.
Both men have been released under investigation whilst our enquiries continue.
Anyone with any information that may help our investigation is asked to contact Staffordshire Police, by calling 101, quoting incident 424 of 27 May.
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.