POLICE have arrested two men and seized cash, drugs and cigarettes worth an estimated £450,000 following a stop check at Burtonwood, Warrington.
At around 8.40pm last night (Tuesday), officers stop checked a Vauxhall Vectra driving erratically on Gorsey Lane, Burtonwood after it was initially sighted on Helena Road in nearby St Helens.
Following a search of the vehicle, a large quantity of suspected drugs were seized. Two men were detained and arrested.
A subsequent search of premises led to around £50,000 of cash and an estimated £400,000 of cigarettes being seized (pictured).
A 29-year-old man from Burtonwood was arrested on suspicion of Drug driving; Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and cocaine; and Acquire/use/possess criminal property.
A 33-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.
Both men remain in custody for questioning by detectives.
Police say if you have any information about suspected drug supply and other crime in your area, please contact Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
✔️ Two men in custody
✔️ £50,000 cash
✔️ Suspected crack cocaine and cocaine
✔️ £400,000 worth of suspected illegal cigarettes
Info on suspected drug supply? Contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and we'll do the rest.
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