Two men arrested as drugs and cash seized in warrant

[Hereford Voice]

Two men have been arrested following a drugs warrant at a property in Herefordshire on Tuesday 30 December.

Police officers from Hereford CID led the warrant at an address in the Ewyas Harold area acting on intelligence around the suspected manufacturing of illegal drugs there.

Once inside they found a concealed area designed to produce suspected ‘magic mushroom’ type products and cannabis and cannabis edibles.

A large quantity of cannabis was found, together with cannabis hash and suspected magic mushrooms which were all seized, as well as a quantity of cash.

A man aged 46 was arrested at the address on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a controlled drug.

Following the warrant another man, aged 29, was arrested at an address in Whitestone, Hereford on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.

Both men have been released on bail as the investigation continues.

Detective Constable Simon Caine of Hereford Proactive CID said: “Yesterday we executed a drugs warrant at an address in Ewyas Harold following intelligence around the suspected manufacturing of illegal drugs there.

“We arrested one man at the property and another at a separate address following the raid in relation to drug production and supply.

“A large quantity of cannabis and cannabis products as well as suspected magic mushrooms and cash were seized, and our investigation is continuing.

“The warrant has without doubt disrupted a sizeable drugs operation, the likes of which have a harmful impact on the communities we are here to protect and serve – in this case illegal drugs that were likely aimed at a younger age group.

“The public are our eyes and ears on the ground and we would encourage anyone who suspects there may be drug dealing in their neighbourhood to report it to us via West Mercia Police website. Always call 999 in an emergency.”

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.