Two arrested over drugs offences

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.