Men arrested after drugs and cash are seized during simultaneous warrants in Cheltenham

Three men from Cheltenham have been arrested after officers executed simultaneous drugs warrants this morning (Thursday 3 July).

Four warrants, which took place in St Paul's and Hatherley, were executed by officers from the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Local Policing area with support from the Dogs Unit.

The arrests were made after a large quantity of Class A drugs were discovered within the properties as well as approximately £40,000 in cash and suspected stolen items. 

One man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs after a large quantity of cocaine was found. 

A second man, also in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering after thousands of pounds of cash was discovered. 

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, possession of an offensive weapon and breaching his license after cash, weapons and suspected stolen items were found at his address.

All three men remain in police custody at this time.

Police are asking anyone who suspects drug dealing or suspicious activity taking place in their neighbourhood to make contact.

Anyone who has concerns or intelligence about drug dealing can report this to police via the following link https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/.

Alternatively you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously