Two arrests after proactive vehicle stop leads to discovery of crack and heroin

Two people have been arrested after we stopped a car and later found crack cocaine and heroin in Stoke-on-Trent.

Proactive officers pulled over a car on Cauldon Road in Shelton yesterday (Tuesday 12 November). A man was in the driver’s seat and a teenage boy was in the passenger seat.

When one of them was searched in custody, we found wraps of class A drugs, two phones and small amount of cash. 

A 56-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin and arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.

He was interviewed in custody and bailed with conditions while our investigation continues.

A 16-year-old-boy, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin.

He was released under investigation.

Officers across Staffordshire are continuing to target serious and organised crime as part of our Operation Target commitment.

Since it was launched in May last year, we have arrested more than 1,000 people suspected of high-harm offences in our communities.

We’re working hard every day to stop those responsible for organised crime and to support those being exploited by the groups responsible.