Two people arrested for drugs offences after being stopped on the M56 by Cheshire officers

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 21:38

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.

At 6.23pm on Sunday 1st December, officers from the unit stopped the car travelling along the motorway and conducted a search of the vehicle.

Two large bags of cannabis were seized from the boot, and the driver and passenger, a 28-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Both have since been released on bail.

Chief Inspector Cameron Taylor said:

“Anyone who comes to Cheshire with the intention of committing a crime should think twice as our officers are out 24/7 disrupting criminal activity and arresting those suspected of being involved in illegal activity.”

Pictured - The two large bags of cannabis.

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