Police conducted a raid on a home on Bracebridge Drive in Bilborough following a tip-off about a suspected drugs den. The property was reportedly taken over by dealers without the owner’s consent, a tactic known as ‘cuckooing’.
Officers from City West Operation Reacher entered the property at 1.40pm on Tuesday 28 February, discovering five individuals inside. During the search, they found Class A drugs believed to be heroin, large amounts of cash, and multiple mobile phones. Two suspects attempted to conceal additional Class A drugs in their underpants when taken into custody.
Three males, aged 21, 19, and 17, were arrested on charges of possession with intent to supply.
Further investigations connected the other two individuals found during the raid to a burglary that occurred the previous night at a home on Bramerton Road in Wollaton. Stolen items included a television, clothing, and cash. Two men, aged 34 and 44, were arrested for burglary.
All five suspects remain in police custody as inquiries continue.
Sergeant Steve Willetts of Nottinghamshire Police said, “Thanks to this proactive warrant, we shut down a suspected drugs den, seized Class A drugs, and arrested suspects linked to a burglary. Cuckooing is a vile tactic where drug dealers exploit vulnerable people. It harms communities and won’t be tolerated.”
He added, “We urge anyone with information to contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
