Drugs haul and weapon seized in police swoop on Paignton address
A man mas been arrested after a police drugs operation in Paignton
Police have seized drugs worth thousands of pounds after a swoop on a property in Paignton.
Officers from the Paignton Neighbourhood Police Team executed the drugs warrant this week. Supported by colleagues from the South Devon Neighbourhood Support Team, they carried out a search at an address in the town on Wednesday July 8.
Paignton Sector Inspector Pete Giesens said: “Suspected drugs with an estimated street value of thousands of pounds were seized. Officers also seized a number of items believed to have been purchased using proceeds of crime, which will form part of our ongoing investigation.”
He added: “A man was arrested on suspicion of Possession With Intent to Supply controlled drugs and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. He was taken into police custody before being released on bail. Our inquiries are continuing.
“Information from the public continues to make a real difference so, if you have concerns about suspected drug activity in your community, please let us know. Together, we are making Paignton a safer place.”
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