A man was arrested earlier today (Thursday 13 June) after officers discovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash during the execution of a drugs warrant in the Forest of Dean,
Officers from the Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Policing and Vanguard teams executed a warrant in the Coleford town centre area after intelligence was gathered about suspected drug dealing.
As part of searches, officers discovered approximately £17,000 in cash, more than £5,000 worth of cocaine and a banned knife within the property.
Several vehicles were also seized as part of the warrant.
A man in his 50s and from the Forest of Dean was subsequently arrested on suspicion of the supply of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a banned knife.
He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
