Four men arrested for drugs offences following successful stop check near Northwich

Friday, 18 June 2021 10:31

Officers from Cheshire police have arrested four men for drugs offences following a vehicle stop check near Northwich.

At around 2.20pm on Thursday 17 June officers the force’s Roads and Crime Unit stopped an Audi Q2 near to the A556 in Plumley.

A large quantity of what is believed to be crack cocaine was discovered in the car and all four occupants were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

The men, age 21, 27, 45 and 51, are all being held in police custody where they are being questioned by officers.

The driver of the car, a 45-year-old man, was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

More from Local News

Tributes issued to off-duty officer following fatal collision in Arclid

Tributes have been issued to a serving police officer who has died following a fatal collision in Arclid.
Criminal Behaviour Order bans prolific shoplifter from every Co-Op in Macclesfield and nine other retailers

A man from Macclesfield has been banned from every Co-Operative store in Macclesfield, as well as nine local retailers, under a Criminal Behaviour Order
Dame Sarah Storey champions early breast cancer detection at Macclesfield Hospital

Britain’s most decorated Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, recently visited the Breast Screening Unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital to film a special promotion for the upcoming Boot Out Breast Cancer "Midsummer Night’s Dream" Ball.
Appeal for information following fatal collision in Arclid

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision in Arclid.
£19k worth of illicit tobacco and cigarettes seized from retailers as part of force-wide day of action

As part of a day of intensified action targeting wanted criminals across the county, officers conducted a number of trading standards operations Chester, Northwich and Winsford, seizing a sizeable quantity of illegal products.
Congleton Pride’s St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night

Congleton Pride is inviting residents, local quiz teams, friends and families to come together for a lively and welcoming St Patrick’s Quiz Night on Monday 16th March at Radley & Co. at the Lion & Swan.
Man charged following thefts in Sandbach

A 35-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following an investigation by Sandbach Beat Team.
Appeal for information following serious collision near Northwich

Police Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision near Northwich.
Appeal following collision in Haslington

Police Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Haslington.
Prolific shoplifter banned from every retailer in Wilmslow town centre

A prolific shoplifter from Stockport has been banned from every retailer in Wilmslow town centre for five years under the terms of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Application window now open for sponsors to apply for new primary school in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is inviting applications from academy trusts to run a new primary school which is being developed in Basford East, near Weston in Crewe, and has a targeted opening date of September 2028.
Four people charged following kidnap in Winsford

Detectives from Northwich CID have charged four people in relation to the kidnap of a man in Winsford.
Two people arrested for drugs offences after being stopped on the M56 by Cheshire officers

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B Drugs after the Roads and Crime Team stopped a car on the M56 between junction 9 and 8 in Macclesfield.
Appeal for information following anti-social e-bike riding in Sandbach

Officers are investigating several reports of anti-social and dangerous riding of e-bikes in Sandbach.
The Old Vicarage Reopening

The Old Vicarage, in Northwich, has officially reopened its doors following a £72,000 refurbishment, awarded in July 2024, marking an exciting new chapter for the much‑loved community wellbeing hub.
Knutsford businessman prosecuted by council for operating without environmental permit

A Knutsford businessman and his company have been prosecuted for operating without an environmental permit and ordered to pay fines, orders and costs totalling nearly £395,000.
Cheshire East ‘Parking Saver’ offers discounts for regular parkers

Residents, businesses and commuters to Cheshire East are being encouraged to consider ‘Parking Saver’ – a discount permit scheme designed for anyone who regularly parks in the borough.
Men jailed for burglary series across Cheshire

Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of burglaries across Cheshire.
Congleton Sets Its Sights on UK Town of Culture 2028

Congleton Town Council has announced plans to submit an expression of interest to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
Drug dealer jailed following police stop check in Macclesfield

A man from Macclesfield has been jailed for drug dealing following a stop check in the town.