Police make five arrests in connection with supply of drugs in Stowmarket

Five people have been arrested over the weekend in connection with supply of class A drugs in Stowmarket.

A drugs warrant was conducted on Saturday morning, November 24, at a property on Lydgate Road in the town following intelligence received that the location was being used for drug dealing.

Four people were arrested at the property. They were a 19-year-old male arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs, a 40-year-old male arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs, a 28-year-old male arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs and a 32-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of class B or C drugs. All four individuals were taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

During the search a large amount of cash was recovered from the property.

The three males arrested were all released under investigation pending further enquiries. The 32-year-old woman remains in detention.

A fifth arrest  took place on Friday, November 23, in Stowmarket, on Onehouse Road.

A 28-year-old woman was searched by police following further intelligence received  and found to be in possession of a small quantity of drugs in a small shoulder bag.

She was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police investigation Centre for questioning.

Sophie Dragon, of Mallard Way, in Stowmarket, was subsequently charged late evening on November 23 with possession of class B drugs and is due to appear before Ipswich magistrates court on Monday, December 4.

Inspector Shawn Wakeling of Stowmarket SNT said: “This police activity came as a result of residents in the area reporting suspicious activity. These arrests are a clear demonstration that we will take action against reports of suspected  drug dealing in the town. With support from the public who provide us with intelligence about suspect activity in their communities, we will continue to disrupt drug production and supply activity.

“The supply and dealing of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and residents can be reassured that any information passed to police will be acted on.”

Anyone who has information about drug use in their community is asked to contact their local policing team on 101 or alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.