Man arrested following execution of drugs warrant in Cheltenham

An arrest was made after a drugs warrant was executed in Cheltenham this morning (Wednesday 21 October).

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Specialist Operations Unit executed a warrant at an address in the Hester's Way area following intelligence which was submitted by the community about drug dealing.

The address was searched and officers found a substantial amount of cannabis.

A mobile phone was also found, along with messages which indicated that the owner was involved in dealing drugs.

A man in his 20s and from Cheltenham was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

He was interviewed by officers and has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

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 

Photos of drugs seized during the warrant