Arrests after police stop suspected drug deal taking place in West Bridgford

Five men were arrested

Five men were arrested in West Bridgford after police stopped a suspected drug deal.

Officers spotted two parked cars in Holme Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday, December 8.

After smelling cannabis, they investigated the scene.

The five men, aged 23, 23, 36, 40 and 45, were arrested after officers found a quantity of Class A and Class B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, in the cars.

A spokesman for the force said all were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs, with one of the 23-year-old men arrested on suspicion of robbery, burglary and blackmail in connection with separate incidents.

The other 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of blackmail in connection with another incident.

The 36-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article after officers recovered a knife at the scene.

Detective Inspector Kim Binns, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our officers are committed to keeping our communities safe and last night’s arrests are an example of how, as a force, we endeavour to protect the public through proactive police work.”

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