A teenager was arrested after being found with a quantity of Class A drugs in Coventry. Police swooped on the youngster yesterday (October 28).
Officers stopped and searched the 14-year-old on Walsgrave Road. Around 25 wraps of suspected crack cocaine were recovered.
Cops arrested the 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons. He was taken in for questioning and subsequently bailed.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Officers in Coventry have recovered a sizeable amount of Class A drugs in the city. Drug dealing and drug usage are a blight on the community, and our North East neighbourhood team is continuing its work to tackle the issue.
“Criminal gangs often exploit vulnerable people, including children, to transport and sell drugs on their behalf. Our officers often rely on the information they receive from the public, telling us where and when this kind of activity is happening.
“Information helps plan our operations and patrols in problem areas and helps safeguard people who would otherwise fall prey to gangs. Drug dealing and drug use have a knock-on impact where it happens, with crime and antisocial behaviour coming along with it. If you suspect this is happening where you live, let us know via 101 or our website.”
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