Two men arrested in Walsall on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs

The first was a 34-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.

The man is in custody for questioning.

Officers said they found found suspicious activity on Mersey Road, Bloxwich. The police officers were able to recover cocaine and heroin from the area and detained a man who tried to flee.

Another man, aged 40, was arrested at 2am on Daffodil Place, Walsall. This man is currently also in police custody.

The man first tried to run off but was detained shortly afterwards. The police searched his vehicle and arrested the man on suspicion of a number of offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of a knife and various driving offences.

Chief Inspector Sam Jones, of Walsall Police, said “These have been two excellent arrests. Our officers have taken more Class A drugs off the streets of Walsall and have recovered a knife in the process. Drugs not only ruin lives, but fuel further crime. We're working day in, day out to tackle the scourge of drugs and identify those involved in trading them.”