Man arrested after Cheltenham shop found to be selling drugs and illegal items

An arrest was made after a shop in Cheltenham was found to be selling drugs and illegal items to members of the public.

Officers from the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a joint operation with Trading Standards at a shop on Tuesday afternoon (17 June).

The visit was conducted to allow the agencies to look for counterfeit goods, and during the inspection a quantity of cannabis, several thousand pounds in cash, THCP vapes and large swords were found.

A 54-year-old man from Cheltenham was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and later released under investigation pending further enquiries.

PC Nigel Crown from the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "It was great to have the opportunity to work alongside our colleagues at Trading Standards and stop dangerous and illegal items from getting into the wrong hands."

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson, cabinet member for Trading Standards at Gloucestershire County Council, said: "This is an excellent example of collaboration between Trading Standards and Gloucestershire Constabulary to protect vulnerable people from harm.

"Our Trading Standards team continues to crack down on illegal sales and welcomes reports from the public to identify traders who think that they can get away with it. Anyone with information can report it to Trading Standards on [email protected]."