Two arrested, stolen car recovered and weapons seized in police raid on house in Stourport

Two men were arrested, a stolen car was recovered and class A drugs, weapons and cash were seized in a police raid in Stourport.

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Officers from Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), supported by colleagues from north Worcestershire, successfully executed a warrant at an address on Abberley Avenue yesterday (July 29).

They were acting on intelligence around suspected criminal activity at the house which was also linked to a black Ford Fiesta car that was stolen from Malvern on Saturday, July 19.

On arrival officers encountered a man outside the house who was searched. Class A drugs were recovered.

Guns, money and drugs were all seized during the warrant. Photo: West Mercia Police
Guns, money and drugs were all seized during the warrant. Photo: West Mercia Police

Inside the house, police found between 50 and 60 wraps of suspected class A drugs, an estimated £3,000 in cash, an imitation firearm and a bladed article, which were all seized as evidence.

A search of the attached garage uncovered the black Ford Fiesta which was on cloned plates. It was towed away as part of the investigation.

Two men were arrested: one, aged 19, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and theft of motor vehicle; and another, aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug and theft of motor vehicle. 

West Mercia Police confirmed both remain in police custody helping with enquiries.

Two men were arrested, a stolen car was recovered, and class A drugs, weapons and cash were all seized. Photo: West Mercia Police
Two men were arrested, a stolen car was recovered, and class A drugs, weapons and cash were all seized. Photo: West Mercia Police

PC Sam Maher, of Stourport SNT, who led the warrant, said: “Today’s warrant was a successful one, with two arrested, a stolen car recovered, as well as class A drugs, cash and weapons seized.

“We were acting on intelligence around the stolen car and suspicious activity at the address and we hope this shows we will always act where appropriate.

“We will not tolerate criminal activity in West Mercia and will continue to work around the clock to protect the communities we are here to serve.”