Teenager arrested after BB guns and drugs found in South Staffordshire
Police found a number of BB guns and drugs across two warrants in Wombourne.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis following police operations around Wombourne, South Staffordshire.
Staffordshire Police officers searched two homes on Brook Road and Battlefield Lane this morning (July 16), where, alongside an amount of drugs and air weapons, officers also found scales.
A 16-year-old boy from Wombourne has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and will be questioned in custody.
Chief Inspector Kelly Wareing, from the South Staffordshire local policing team, said: “Local officers have acted on intelligence over potential firearms and drug supply in the local area to carry out these warrants today, supported by the special constabulary, dog unit, central firearms and tactical support teams.
“We are working hard to identify those involved in serious and organised crime in our communities and to action intelligence as quickly and effectively as possible.
“I’d encourage anyone who is concerned about potential drug dealing in your area to get in touch with us so that we can take action and make our streets as safe as possible.”
To report drug dealing, call 101, or use the Live Chat service on the force website.
Information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
