Two men appear in court after being charged with drug offences in Newmarket

Two people have appeared in court after being charged with drug offences in Newmarket

Officers conducted two warrants on properties in the town on Tuesday, November 8.

One was carried out on Bill Rickaby Drive where mobile phones, a quantity of cash, paraphernalia associated with supply and a Samurai sword were recovered.

A 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

A 20-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds PIC for questioning – he was subsequently released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

The second warrant was conducted at Willow Crescent, in Newmarket, where a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and taken to Bury St Edmunds PIC.

Soren Price, 21, of Bill Rickaby Drive, in Newmarket, was charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

Vinnie Whittred, 19, of Willow Crescent, in Newmarket, was charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

Both appeared at Ipswich Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday, November 9) where they were further remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday, December 7.

DI Greg Moore said: “This was a joint operation involving the Serious Crime Disruption Team from the east and west, as well the Scorpion team and the Sentinel team from the west. These charges are a good example of how the force is ensuring the county remains a hostile environment for those involved in the supply of drugs. It will hopefully provide reassurance to Suffolk residents that we will continue to pursue, disrupt and arrest those people.”

If you suspect drug dealing is taking place in your area or see anything suspicious or out of place call police on 101, or alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers to report anonymously – either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.