Police arrest man on suspicion of drugs offences and ask for public's help

Police have arrested a 37 year old Bedworth man on suspicion of possession and intent to supply Class A and C drugs, following a search at a Bedworth address.

Officers seized several small quantities of what is thought to be cocaine, ectasy and cannabis and these have been sent off for forensic analysis. Pending the results and further police enquiries, the male has been released on police bail until the beginning of November.

Police also found numerous CD's, 9 boxes of the same car part, and a packaged floor standing boiler at the address and are investigating whether these items may have been stolen.

NEW (please note this is not connected with the above incident) People in Nuneaton and Bedworth will soon see a new leaflet coming through their door where police have executed a warrant to target illegal activities in their area.

The leaflet produced as part of Operation Chester, calls on the public to assist police in targeting illegal activities in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area by providing local intelligence.

If you suspect illegal drugs or other illegal activity in your local area, please contact the local police intelligence office in strictest confidence on 01926 415000 x 3840 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Speaking at the launch of Operation Chester in May, Nuneaton and Bedworth CI Peter Blackburn pledged to make life as difficult as possible for offenders in the area.

CI Blackburn said "We are launching a new operation today aimed at disrupting the activities of offenders in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area and making a life of crime as difficult as possible within current legislative guidelines.

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