Man arrested after police find sock stuffed with cocaine in car in Rugeley
Police have arrested a man after finding a sock stuffed with cocaine when searching a car in Rugeley.
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Officers from Staffordshire Police's major and organised crime proactive team approached a man sitting in a car on Horse Fair shortly after 12pm today (March 19). Officers found the drugs, a phone and £345 in cash.
A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and is being questioned in custody.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We have arrested a man after finding a sock stuffed with cocaine after searching a car in Rugeley.
"Officers from our major and organised crime proactive team stopped a man on Horse Fair shortly after 12pm today (19 March) while he was sat in the car. We found the drugs, a phone and £345 in cash.
"A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. He is being questioned in custody.
"We’re taking the fight to serious and organised crime groups in Staffordshire by working proactively to put a stop to those harming local communities.
"It’s vital that you report drug dealing and suspicious activity to us if you see it so we can act against the groups responsible.
"Call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website. To stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
