Longbridge drugs raid as police seize 'criminal cash'

A man was arrested after police seized drugs and cash from a Birmingham property. It followed a raid in Longbridge.

Police executed a warrant at an address on Thurlestone Road just after 4.15am, today, Tuesday, October 22. A 42-year-old man was held on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply.

The suspect remained in custody. Police inquiries are ongoing.

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In a statement, police said: "We've recovered drugs and suspected criminal cash after executing a warrant in Longbridge We acted on information and raided an address in Thurlestone Road at just after 4.15am today, October 22.

"A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and is currently in custody for questioning. Drugs can ruin lives and fuel further crime. We'll always look to respond to information we receive around criminal activity and arrest suspects. You can do this via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101."

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