CANNABIS with a street value of £2,000 has been seized by police in Droitwich.

Yesterday a man and woman were arrested at Bays Meadow, Droitwich after cannabis bush - with a street value of about £2,000 - and growing equipment was seized.

The two remain in custody at Worcester Police Station while enquiries continue.

Police in South Worcestershire have thanked the public for their help after a string of successes in the on-going fight against the illegal use and supply of drugs.

Inspector Steve Brooker, head of police in Wychavon, said: "In the last two weeks high-profile arrests, substantial seizures and long sentences have highlighted just how successful the partnership between the public and the police can be.

"These successes clearly demonstrate that if the public continue to come forward with vital information we will act on it and positive results will be achieved for the good of the community as a whole.

"It is becoming increasingly clear that the public are less tolerant than they used to be when it comes to drug dealers coming to their local neighbourhoods and are informing the police more readily, resulting in more successful police operations," he added.

"This is to be greatly welcomed and our message to law-abiding citizens is quite simple: Please continue providing the information and we will continue providing the arrests," added Inspector Brooker, who is responsible for policing in the Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore areas.

South Worcestershire Police recovered £7,000 in cash and tobacco, cigarettes, jewellery and other suspected contraband after a driver was stopped by Central Motorway Police Group officers at Wychbold after 'poor driving' on the M5 on Monday.

After failing a breathalyser test at the roadside, the man was found to be carrying £1,000 in cash. Officers then found around £1,000 in the car boot.

When the man's home was searched, more cash totalling around £5,000 and the 'contraband' items were found. The man was bailed to return to Worcester Police Station while enquiries continue.

If anyone has suspicions about the use and/or sale of illegal drugs, they should call police on 08457 444 888.

Information can also be given - anonymously - to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.