Three arrested and drugs seized following stop check near Northwich

Officers have recovered a large quantity of illegal drugs after performing a stop check on a vehicle near Northwich.

At around 8pm on Thursday 12 October officer stopped a white Ford Fiesta at a garage off the A556 in Tabley.

While searching the car officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis in a bin bag on the back seat of the vehicle.

The three occupants were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

Following questioning the three men, a 27-year-old from Hartford, and a 20 and 23-year-old from Winsford, have all been released on conditional bail.

Detective Sergeant John Lyons, of Northwich Proactive Team, said:

“This is a fantastic result which has led to the removal of a large quantity of illegal drugs from the streets of Cheshire.

“While this investigation is in the early stages, I am sure that these arrests provide reassurance for residents in the area and the wider community.

“I also hope that it acts as a warning to other offenders who are thinking about coming into Cheshire to commit crime.

“If you have any concerns about drugs activity in your community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via 101 or through our website.”