Police seized significant amounts of cannabis after raiding two homes in a crackdown on drug dealing in a village.
Neighbourhood officers executed warrants at two addresses in Newstead Village on Wednesday (30 September) at around 3pm.
Cannabis was found inside both properties, along with a smaller quantity of suspected cocaine, deal lists, weighing scales and other equipment associated with drug crime.
Also seized were an extendable baton, mobile phones, other devices and cash.
A 45-year-old man, who was inside one of the homes, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class A drug.
Sergeant Zoe Connellan, of the Gedling neighbourhood policing team, said:
“We know from recent community engagement that drug use and supply is a concern in the village, and we had reason to suspect these two homes were being used by dealers.
“Significant amounts of cannabis were seized when we forced open the doors, and a suspected drug dealer was arrested.
“Raids and arrests like this can seriously disrupt drug supply, and our efforts demonstrate how seriously we take these issues.
“Criminal activity of this nature brings nothing but problems to a community, so it was pleasing to take positive action against it.
“It is always good news when we can take drugs and weapons off the streets, as well as seize cash which we suspect to have been sourced through criminality.
“I’d like to thank the priority tasking team and City North neighbourhood team for their assistance in executing these warrants.”
