Man arrested after officers seize drugs and weapon following warrants in Cheltenham

UPDATE FROM 7 JULY: A man has been charged by officers who conducted yesterday's warrants.

The 22-year-old was charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possessing criminal property.

He's been remanded in custody to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today (Thursday).

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Officers have made an arrest after seizing drugs and a knife whilst executing drugs warrants in Cheltenham this morning, Wednesday 6 July.

The warrants, which were part of Operation Scorpion, were executed with officers from Neighbourhood Policing, the Vanguard team and Dogs Unit after intelligence had been gathered about suspected drug dealing.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the supply of class A drugs after officers discovered drugs at an address in St Marks. He remains in custody at this time.

As well as this officers found a large knife, a phone which is believed to be used to sell drugs, cash and high value clothing and trainers

An address in the Moors area was also searched and officers seized a mobile phone, watch and a bicycle which was suspected to have been stolen.

Officers are asking asking anyone who suspects drug dealing or suspicious activity taking place in their neighbourhood to report it to either Crimestoppers anonymously or police.

You can report this to police online by using the following form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/

Alternatively you can call police on 101 or give information anonymously to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/