Cocaine and thousands of pounds seized in Coleford

Officers discovered approximately £17,000 in cash, more than £5,000 worth of cocaine

Author: Jess PaynePublished 14th Jun 2024

A man from the Forest of Dean has been arrested after officers discovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash during the execution of a drugs warrant in Coleford.

Officers executed a warrant in the town centre area after intelligence was gathered about suspected drug dealing.

As part of searches, officers discovered approximately £17,000 in cash, more than £5,000 worth of cocaine and a banned knife within the property.

Several vehicles were also seized as part of the warrant.

A man in his 50s and from the Forest of Dean was subsequently arrested on suspicion of the supply of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a banned knife.

He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

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