THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs following a police raid in Worcester this morning.

Detectives from Proactive CID conducted a warrant issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Brookthorpe Close, Warndon, Worcester. 

A search of the house was carried out and officers found a quantity of class A drugs - heroin and cocaine, mobile phones and around £470 cash.

Three people (two males and a female), were arrested for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A  (heroin and crack cocaine) and possession of a firearm.

A 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were also arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

They all remain in police custody as our investigation continues.

The warrant was carried out by officers from South Worcestershire County Lines Drugs Team and involved 'dynamic' (forced entry) into the property to make the arrests. 

Seized from the location were mobile phones, 'large quantities of class A drugs' and cash.

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A spokesperson for South Worcestershire Proactive CID, part of West Mercia Police, said: "This was a targeted operation as part of the ongoing fight against county line drug runners within the city of Worcester."

DI Dave Knight of South Worcestershire Proactive CID said it was important that members of the pubic kept in touch about where drugs were being sold 'so we can work proactively to catch the dealers with the drugs to achieve significant prison sentences'.

Detective Constable Paul Modley, from the team, said, “We have successfully carried out a warrant at an address this morning in Worcester suspected of being linked to county lines drug dealing.

“Drug dealers’ prey on some of the most vulnerable people in society and their presence in turn causes more crime such as shoplifting, burglary and anti-social behaviour."

Police have appealed to people to support them by continuing to report any signs of criminal activity via the website.

A spokesperson added: "Any bit of information, no matter how small it may seem, could help make a big difference."

Anyone who has information about drugs and drugs supply and do not want to speak to police, can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers.