Three suspected drug dealers were arrested during proactive police patrols.
Officers from the Ashfield Operation Reacher team arrested two people after spotting a suspected drug deal in Carsic Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at around 2.30 pm yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
The suspects were followed for a short distance and detained. Both were found to be in possession of significant quantities of heroin.
A 28-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply. They were later released on bail.
Another suspect was detained after officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from a parked car in Nuncergate Road, Annesley, at around 11.50 am.
After fleeing the scene a suspect was detained and found to be in possession of a significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis.
A 21-year-old man was soon arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A and B drugs with intent to supply. He was later released on bail.
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Inspector Jon Hewitt, district commander for Ashfield, said: “Tackling drug-related crime is a local priority and we are always on the lookout for suspected dealers.
“All together this was a really good day’s work by the team, who demonstrated some excellent police work.
“I hope these arrests will serve as a warning to others that there is never a safe time to be in possession of illegal drugs.”
