Man arrested and cannabis seized during police operation in Potters Bar
Police conduct proactive search uncovering bags of cannabis
Police have arrested a man in Potters Bar, seizing 35 bags of cannabis during a proactive operation targeting drug supply in Hertsmere and St Albans.
The arrest took place on Tuesday, 6th October, after officers identified a vehicle suspected of being linked to drug distribution in the area. The vehicle was stopped on The High Street, Potters Bar, where a search led to the discovery of 35 bags of cannabis.
The driver, a 38-year-old man with no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
PC Joe Geeson, from the Hertsmere Neighbourhood Policing Team, commented on the operation: "This arrest was carried out as part of proactive work to tackle acquisitive crime in Hertsmere and St Albans. We are determined to keep our communities safe and I hope news of this arrest is reassuring to residents."
The operation underscores the police commitment to reducing crime and maintaining safety in local communities.