Drugs stash seized as police raid West Bromwich home

Police swooped on a house and seized drugs, as part of a crackdown on the regions street gangs.

Officers targeted the property in West Bromwich and arrested two men on suspicion of possession.

Sniffer dogs searched the terraced home in Mary Road, near Holy Trinity Church, after police burst through the door at about 3pm yesterday.

The raid was carried out by local neighbourhood officers and investigators from a task force formed to tackle street gangs in the West Midlands.

Sergeant Richard Bird said police carried out the raid in response to community concerns about drugs supply in the area.

We have had intelligence from residents and have taken action.

If there are concerns about drugs in the area we will always seek to act upon that.

A team of about 12 officers took part in yesterdays operation. A black Peugeot car parked outside the property was also searched, while police seized cannabis and plant growing equipment from inside.

Officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of possession of class B drugs and a 17-year-old on suspicion of possession of class A and B drugs. They have both been bailed pending further inquiries.

Residents said they were pleased that action had been taken.

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Drugs stash seized as police raid West Bromwich home