A monkey dust operation sees arrests and seizures across Staffordshire

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of monkey dust supply offences following a stop-and-search in Stafford.

He was arrested when officers from the town stopped a vehicle in Common Road and found a phone with messages allegedly relating to the supply of drugs.

Stafford Borough Police posted on Facebook: “A search of an associated address revealed a further phone and scales. A 35-year-old man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of monkey dust.

Monkey dust can come as a powder, similar to cocaine. (Photo by jody amiet / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — Monkey dust can come as a powder, similar to cocaine. (Photo by jody amiet / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

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“He has since been released under investigation while our inquiries continue.”

“We are continuing our dedicated force priority, Operation Rivent which is aimed at tackling the supply of monkey dust across the county.”

The man was arrested on August 25.

More than 30 people have been arrested for monkey dust offences in the last six months mainly in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, and 25kg of the suspected dust seized as part of the operation.