Three arrested after firearms, cash and Class A drugs found in raids

Three people have been arrested and firearms, cash and drugs have been seized following co-ordinated search warrants in Blurton and Newstead.

The co-ordinated operation by Stoke South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) saw four properties searched at 5.45am this morning (Friday 4 February).

Four firearms, an air weapon, approximately £10,000 in cash and a quantity of Class A drugs have been recovered.

A 57-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, possession of a firearm without a certificate, possession of an imitation firearm and possession of criminal property.

A 37-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and affray.

Detective Inspector Scott McGrath, of Stoke South NPT, said: "We've worked diligently on gathering intelligence around Class A drugs in the area.

“It should serve as a message that police are actively collecting evidence and are continuing to consolidate efforts into tackling drug crime, which has a profound impact on the local community.”