Man charged after officers seized cocaine and cannabis

A man has been charged after officers found cocaine at a home in Uttoxeter and weapons in a vehicle parked nearby following an earlier incident that had been reported on Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter.

Mark Groombridge, 38, from Uttoxeter, has now been charged with affray, possessing a knife in a public place, possessing cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

The cocaine and cannabis supply charges relate to a stop and search in November 2022 in Uttoxeter and the recovery of cocaine and analysis of a phone.

He appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday (21 October) and has been remanded in custody ahead of a future appearance.

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