Teenager charged after police drugs warrant

Avon and Somerset Police carried out the warrant in Bath earlier this month

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 15th Jan 2024
Last updated 15th Jan 2024

A teenager has been charged with drug offences - after police carried out a warrant earlier this month in Bath.

The 16-year-old appeared in court on January 8th, following the warrant carried out on January 5th in the Kingsmead area of the city.

Four people were arrested in total during the warrant, with officers seizing a quantity of Class A drugs, cash and mobile phones.

The teenager has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine), two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession of class B substance (Cannabis) and possession of criminal property.

He was released on bail to an address outside the force area following his hearing at Bath Magistrates Court. He will next appear at the same court on Thursday 18 January.

The three other people arrested – one woman and two men – have been bailed while further enquiries are conducted.

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