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10:59 12/03/2021
Two men have been detained on suspicion of drug offences after two separate searches in Burton.
Police executed a warrant at an address in Winshill at 7.20pm on Thursday (11 March).
The male occupier threw multiple packets of drugs out of a window as officers gained entry.
Further drugs were found along with paraphernalia and multiple blades.
A 24-year-old man from Burton was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
Prior to this, officers stopped a man driving a grey BMW on Derby Road in Burton, at 6.50pm.
Police found multiple bags of cannabis in the vehicle along with a quantity of cash.
The 40-year-old man from the Burton area was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
He was subsequently de-arrested and will be interviewed at a later date.