POLICE arrested two men and seized £400,000 of cigarettes and cash following a stop check.
Officers stopped a Vauxhall Vectra at around 8.40pm on Tuesday night, February 28, which was seen driving erratically on Gorsey Lane after it was initially sighted on Helena Road.
Cash and cigarettes were seized
Following a search of the vehicle, a large quantity of suspected drugs were seized. Two men were detained and arrested.
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A subsequent search of a premises led to around £50,000 of cash and an estimated £400,000 of cigarettes being seized.
Cash and cigarettes were seized
A 29-year-old man, from Burtonwood, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving; possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and cocaine; and acquire/use/possess criminal property.
Cash and cigarettes were seized
Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.
Both men remain in custody for questioning by detectives.
Cash and cigarettes were seized
- If you have any information about suspected drug supply and other crime in your area, please contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
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