Man arrested over drug offence in Clacton

Officers had seen a vehicle acting suspiciously on Tuesday

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 2nd Jun 2021

After a vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in Clacton, a man has been arrested in connection with drug offences.

Officers stopped and searched the vehicle on Pier Avenue and then searched a house yesterday.

They found Class A drugs.

The 55-year-old from Holland-on-Sea remains in custody, after being detained on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

If you have any information about drug dealing in your area, Essex Police are asking you to tell them so they can take action.

Call 101 or submit a report online.

Alternatively, you can also contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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