Three arrested in Stowmarket in connection with drug offences

Three men have been arrested in connection with drug offences in Stowmarket.

It follows an incident yesterday (Monday, February 7) where at about 1.30pm officers from Roads Policing had reason to stop a vehicle, a silver Citroen C5, on Gun Cotton Way.

One person, a 23-year-old man, in the vehicle fled the scene but was detained a short while later in Lark Close and found to be in possession of a large amount of cash. He was arrested on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of a police officer and being concerned in the supply of drugs.

A second person in the vehicle, a 25-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering, being concerned in the supply of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and driving with no insurance or licence. .

Another male, a 30-year-old, was arrested, after police stopped another vehicle a Citroen C4 on Kestrel Drive. Following a search, a police dog located 14 small bags of white powder and a quantity of cash and he was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs

All three have been taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning where they currently remain.

If you have information about drug use in your community please contact your 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.