Man Arrested after Vehicle Stop Leads to Suspected Drugs Recovery

A man has been arrested after a vehicle stop led to the recovery of drugs in Middlesbrough.

Around 3pm on Thursday 12^th October, officers spotted suspected drugs activity. A Vauxhall Corsa was followed to Eastbourne shops, where the police found wraps of suspected crack cocaine and heroin on the drivers’ lap. He was also found in possession of cash.

A property search linked to the man located drugs paraphernalia and a small quantity of suspected drugs.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He has been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

Anyone who wishes to report drugs activity in their local area, can do so by calling police on 101 or by reporting anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.