Police raid seizes drugs
TWO ARRESTED AFTER OFFICERS SMASH THEIR WAY IN WITH BATTERING RAM
POLICE used an electric saw and battering ram to smash their way into a house used by suspected drug dealers.
During the dramatic raid on Tuesday, officers used an electric saw to dismantle a front door in Rufford Walk, Bulwell.
Then they smashed it off its hinges with the battering ram to gain entry.
The officers found large quantities of the drug mamba as they searched kitchen and bedroom drawers and sofas.
And another search – at an address in nearby Whitebeam Gardens – uncovered more of the class B drug.
As a result, a 30-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug.
They have been released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.
The drugs were seized and have been destroyed.
After the operation, Sergeant Adam Brown, of Nottinghamshire Police’s City North Operation Reacher team, said: “Officers were right on time and found significant amounts of mamba inside the address, as well as deal bags and scales.
“The people sat around the living room table tried their best to hide it, but it seems we interrupted ‘bagging up’ time and they’d only managed to get one deal bag filled before officers spoiled the party.
“These arrests sends out a clear message to those who want to sell drugs – we will not tolerate it and we will take action.
“Drugs is a priority for us in the area and something we are committed to tackling.
“I’m really pleased with the outcome and it’s testament to the officers involved for their hard work, professionalism and tenacity.”