Talisman pub raid: More arrests 'linked' to Wolverhampton venue shut down after drugs swoop
Two more people have been arrested in connection with operation which saw a Wolverhampton pub shut down after a dramatic raid.
The Talisman, in Wildtree Avenue, The Scotlands, Wolverhampton was closed at the start of the month when police found crack cocaine, digital scales and bags and wraps of cannabis in the toilets.
Owner Punch Taverns took the action to close it following the raid, which saw four arrests and was known as Operation Wheels.
Today it was announced that two people were arrested when three drugs warrants were executed in Princess Court, Carlyle Road and Wordsworth Road on Monday.
A substantial amount of what is believed to be class A drugs was found at Wordsworth Road.
A 30-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested and then bailed on suspicion of cocaine with intent to supply.
Cannabis was also found and a 46-year-old woman was given an instant fine.
Sgt Gavin Plumridge, from Wolverhampton Police, said today: "Operation Wheels has been a major success in tackling drug crime in the area.
"We want to reassure the community of Fallings Park that we take drug dealing very seriously and those involved in the distribution of drugs in Wolverhampton will be arrested.
"Anyone who has any information on drug crime is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
The closure sparked a protest from its customers who feel the pub is being unfairly represented and have said it is part of the community.
