Drugs and Weapons Seized Following Routine Stop and Search in Billingham

At around 7:15pm yesterday, Wednesday 20^th January, Stockton Neighbourhood Officers sighted a vehicle reportedly driving at excess speed in Billingham.

Officers stopped and searched the vehicle and seized class A drugs and cash. The 29 year old male driver was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

In connection with the arrest, officers then searched a property on Wollaton Road in Billingham where suspected class A drugs, drugs paraphernalia, an air weapon and three samurai swords were seized from the address.

A woman aged 29 was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Both the man and woman have been released pending further enquiries.

If you have any information about criminal activity in your area please contact us on 101. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.