Three arrests made after houses raided following drug stop

The city knife crime team spotted a driver acting suspiciously which led to the arrests of three suspects for drug offences while patrolling in Radford.

After following the car to Herbert Road, Forest Fields, the police saw what appeared to be multiple drug deals taking place from the vehicle.

The lone officer then tracked the car to Westville Gardens, St Ann’s, where they pulled it over and was then joined by the rest of the team. Wraps of suspected Class A drugs, several phones and rolls of cash were discovered inside the vehicle following a search.

After detaining the driver at around 11am on Tuesday, April 18, officers were authorised to carry out a warrant at a house in Jensen Way, St Ann’s, where paraphernalia consistent with the processing and supply of Class A drugs were found as were large quantities of cannabis.

Two other addresses, in Bulwell and St Ann’s, were also raided by police following the initial spot, resulting in the seizure of a knuckleduster, multiple phones and more cash.

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs, possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, and possession of criminal property.

A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, and possession of criminal property. Police also arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, as well as possession of criminal property.

Sergeant Matt Daley, of Nottinghamshire Police’s city knife crime team, said: “By following up that initial lead of suspicious activity, we were able to seize quantities of drugs, identify evidence of drugs supply, and arrest three suspects.

“While our primary aim is to detect and deter knife carriers through our targeted patrols, identifying those involved in drug activity is a key part of what we do too.”