Over 100 Heroin Wraps Found Hidden in Suspect’s Underwear
Police made a major drug bust after a plain-clothed officer’s hunch led to the arrest of three men in Mansfield. More than 100 wraps of heroin were seized, hidden inside one suspect’s underwear.
Knife Crime Team Targets Suspected Drug Dealers
The county knife crime team spotted a suspicious car in Mansfield. Intelligence suggested it could be linked to drug supply. Officers stopped the vehicle on Clumber Street at 10.40am on Thursday, 3 August.
Inside the car, police found a single unclaimed wrap of Class A drugs.
Undercover Tail Leads to Big Score
Minutes later, a plain-clothed officer spotted two of the car’s occupants nearby. Following them into a shop at St Peter’s Retail Park, suspicions grew that the suspects were hiding drugs on their person.
The officer detained the two men along with a third man who had been in the car during the stop.
Three Men Arrested
- A 24-year-old man was found with more than 100 heroin wraps hidden in his underwear.
- Another 24-year-old was caught with a small amount of cannabis.
- Three men, aged 30, 24, and 24, were arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession charges.
- One 24-year-old also faces possession charges for cannabis.
PC Dean Fenton of Nottinghamshire Police’s knife crime team said: “This was a great result for our team and really showcased the value of using a mixture of plain clothed and uniformed officers out on patrol.”
“We first identified the vehicle from intelligence, then covertly followed suspects to firm up our suspicions. As a result, we uncovered a large quantity of heroin and stopped it from reaching the community.”
“While our team targets potential knife carriers, we regularly follow up leads on drug offences too, so we’re pleased to have scored a positive result here.”
