Eight arrested on suspicion of drug dealing

Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after two cars were stopped in Worcestershire yesterday.

Acting on intelligence, officers from the Operational Policing Unit (OPU) stopped a grey BMW X3 near Junction 6 of the M5 at around 2.10am, shortly after a grey BMW M3 was stopped by officers at Junction 5 of the M5.

Officers found cannabis in both vehicles and a large quantity of cash and mobile phones were seized. Eight men were arrested at the scene.

Four men, aged 30, 31, 36 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and taken to Worcester Police Station where they remain in custody helping police with enquiries.

Four men, aged 23, 25, 27 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and taken to Hereford Police Station where they remain in custody helping police with enquiries.

The 25-year-old was further arrested on suspicion of drug and drink driving.