Bridgwater woman charged after police seize 'significant quantity' of drugs

Officers attended Blake Gardens at just after midday on Friday (September 6)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 9th Sep 2024

Avon and Somerset Police have charged a 40-year-old woman - after seizing a 'significant' quantity of heroin and crack cocaine in Bridgwater.

Officers were called to an address on Blake Gardens on Friday afternoon, following concerns raised by CCTV operators.

We're told she's been bailed ahead of her next court hearing in October.

Police said: "A 40-year-old woman has been charged after officers seized a significant quantity of heroin and crack cocaine in Bridgwater.

"Officers attended Blake Gardens at just after midday on Friday (September 6) due to concerns raised by CCTV operators.

"As a result, a woman was arrested and charged with two counts of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply."

Insp Sarah Knight said: “We remain committed to tackling the issues which cause the most concern in our communities, so we’d ask the public to keep working with us to provide information on any incidents of drug crime or anti-social behaviour in their area.”

Jennifer Briggs, of Quantock Road, Bridgwater, appeared before Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (September 7), following which she was released on bail until the next hearing on Monday 7 October.

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