Three arrested in Birmingham following drugs warrant

Mobile phones, bladed weapons and a firearm were also seized by officers during the searches

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 6th Mar 2024
Last updated 6th Mar 2024

Three people have been arrested after two warrants were carried out at addresses in Birmingham.

Following intel provided by the public and working in conjunction with West Midlands Police, two warrants were carried out on Wakeford Road and Gorleston Road in Birmingham yesterday (Tuesday 5 March).

Officers searched the property where Class A drugs were found. Mobile phones, bladed weapons and a firearm were also seized by officers during the warrants.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and being in possession with the intent to supply class A drugs.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the suuply of class A drugs and possession of a firearm.

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm. The three men remain in police custody whilst enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Krisoffer Stevens, said: “The warrant yesterday shows we will not tolerate drugs within our communities and we will not leave any stone unturned to disrupt the criminals that bring drugs into Worcester.

“Local communities play a huge part in our fight in getting drugs off the street, and my message is simple, if you suspect anything like this is happening near you or causing issues to your community, don’t sit in silence, report it to us and we will act on it.”

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