Man arrested after Devon and Cornwall Police drugs raid

Earlier this week (Nov 29) officers in East Cornwall executed two warrants following information received about the supply of drugs in the area.

Devon and Cornwall Police's local Neighbourhood Team, supported by the Force Support Group, carried out the activity under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Police gaining entry into the property. (Image: Devon & Cornwall Police)

During searches of the properties, officers seized a quantity of suspected Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of £20,000.

A Taser and a quantity of cash were also seized along with a number of electronic devices.

A local man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Police gather outside a property (Image: Devon & Cornwall Police)

He remains in police custody at this time.

A police spokesperson said: "The activity today forms part of Operation Scorpion, a proactive op across the South West targeting the use and supply of drugs.

"A big part of this work is the information reported to us by the public and by officers and partner agencies.

Cash collected in the drug raid (Image: Devon & Cornwall Police)

"Our communities are no place for drugs and I would urge anyone with information about suspect illegal drug activity in their community, to report it.

"Help us keep the South West clear of drugs."

Drugs collected in the raid (Image: Devon & Cornwall Police)

You can report information to Devon and Cornwall Police through its non-emergency channels including the online crime reporting form at devon-cornwall.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously via their website or by calling 0800 555 111 - crimestoppers-uk.org

You can find out more information on the Devon and Cornwall Police website - devon-cornwall.police.uk