Man, 22, arrested on Sandwell road after stash of crack cocaine and cash found in car

A man was arrested on a road in Sandwell after police officers found a stash of crack cocaine and cash in his car.

Police stopped the vehicle and recovered the stash of crack cocaine and cash.

The man in the car initially tried to make off from officers in Brook Road, Oldbury at just after 4pm yesterday (Thursday 9 April).

The vehicle then came to a stop and following searches officers found the drugs and a quantity of money.

A man was arrested on a road in Sandwell after police officers found a stash of crack cocaine and cash in his car.placeholder image
A man was arrested on a road in Sandwell after police officers found a stash of crack cocaine and cash in his car. | Adobe Stock

A 22-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs along with having Class B or C drugs.

He remains in custody for questioning.

West Midlands Police said: “We know the impact of drugs on our communities and will continue to take action to take them off the streets and identify those involved in dealing.

“Drugs not only ruin lives but fuel further crime.”

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