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Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested In Cowes

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A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Cowes.

Police said that residents had raised concerns about drug dealing in the community.

Officers used proactive policing tactics to detain a male under S.23 Misuse of Drugs Act. Following a positive search, where Class A drugs were found, he was taken into police custody on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

Police said that following a further search at an address, more suspected Class A and B drugs were located, along with a significant amount of cash. A number of high value items were also seized using powers available to police under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

In addition to the arrested male, officers detained and searched three further people in the area, again using powers under S.23 of the misuse of drugs act.

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Posted by Isle of Wight Police on Thursday, February 11, 2021

 

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