Man charged after officers seize cannabis, cocaine and more than £2.3k in cash

A man has been charged following a stop-and-search in Cannock where we seized cocaine, cannabis and more than £2,300 in cash.

We stopped a man in Cannock at 1.45pm yesterday and found a quantity of cocaine.

Shortly after, we searched a house in Cannock and found a mobile phone, more than £2,300 in cash, cocaine, cannabis and scales.

All of which have been seized by officers.

Lewis Thomas, 20, from Cannock, has been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre tomorrow (Friday 1 December).

We are continuing to work with our neighbouring forces to tackle serious and organised crime as part of our Operation Target commitment.

To read more about the work we’ve been doing, visit: Major operation to target serious organised crime launched | Staffordshire Police