Two suspected heroin and crack cocaine dealers arrested

We have arrested two suspected heroin and crack cocaine dealers following a stop-and-search in Hednesford yesterday (27 February).

Officers spotted a hand-to-hand exchange of a package on Moore Street at about 3.30pm. We searched the area and found a small wrap of suspected crack cocaine.

Following on, we then searched a home in the Hednesford area and found of a quantity of suspected heroin, scales and mobile phones inside.

A 50-year-old man, from Cannock, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin.

Another man, aged 61, from Hednesford, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply heroin.

Both of them have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

We have been proactively targeting serious and organised crime across Staffordshire as part of Operation Target.

Since it was launched in May last year, and have been working with local police forces to disrupt and pursue criminals who plan, organise and commit serious criminal offences across the county, including drug supply, illegal firearms, knife crime, human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

To read more about our continued efforts to tackle organised crime, visit: Major operation to target serious organised crime launched | Staffordshire Police