Drugs seized during Nuneaton arrest

Thursday, 14 February 2019 at 17:35

One hundred wraps of drugs believed to be heroin and cocaine were seized by officers from the Nuneaton Offender Management Unit

It's after they arrested a man wanted in connection with a robbery in Royal Meadow Drive, Atherstone, on 5 February.

The 18-year-old man of no fixed abode but residing in Nuneaton was arrested in Lydgate Court yesterday (Wednesday 13 February), Nuneaton, on suspicion of robbery and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

He was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident in Humphrey Davy Road, Bedworth, on 15 October 2018.

The man remains in police custody.

Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries can call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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