Arrests made after drug operation

Four men were arrested in Telford yesterday (Wednesday 14 May) following a police operation which recovered a large amount of class A drugs.

Officers arrested the men at addresses in Hadley and Leegomery where large quantity of class A drugs were found, along with cash and mobile phones.

The men aged 26, 36, 37 and 43, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

All four remain in police custody as enquiries continue.

DC Thompson, from Telford’s Proactive CID, said: “Acting on intelligence work and community concerns, we have arrested four men in the Hadley and Leegomery areas of Telford, suspected to be linked to drug supply.

“A search of the properties was carried out, where mobile phones and cash were seized, as well as large quantity of class A drugs.

“Four people were arrested and all remain in police custody as we carry out further investigations.”

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This operation forms part of Operation Target – West Mercia Police’s work to tackle serious and organised crime.