£100K Cash and Drugs Haul in Major Staffordshire Drug Bust
Staffordshire Police, backed by the National Crime Agency (NCA), smashed a huge drugs operation this morning (Thursday 23 June). Raids swooped on addresses across Tamworth, Burntwood, and Walsall, targeting organised drug supply rings.
Eleven Arrested in Wide-Ranging Drug Sweep
Officers seized around £100,000 in cash and Class A and B drugs valued at approximately £60,000. Eleven suspects were hauled in during the operation, including:
- A 24-year-old Burntwood man, arrested for suspected Class B drug supply.
- A 28-year-old Walsall man, arrested for suspected Class B drug supply.
- Two 29-year-old Tamworth men, one for intent to supply Class A and B drugs, the other for Class B supply and cultivation.
- A 31-year-old Tamworth man, suspected of Class A drug distribution.
- Another 31-year-old Tamworth man, arrested on suspicion of Class B supply.
- A 34-year-old Tamworth man, arrested for Class B supply involvement.
- A 35-year-old Walsall man, arrested for suspected Class B supply.
- A 35-year-old Tamworth man linked to Class B supply.
- A 40-year-old Swadlincote man, arrested for Class B supply suspicion.
- A 58-year-old Tamworth woman arrested on suspicion of money laundering.
All remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Police Strike Back Against Organised Drug Crime
“The cash and drugs recovered show the scale of organised crime disrupted,” said Detective Inspector Tim Boulton of Staffordshire’s Major and Organised Crime Unit.
“This operation sends a clear warning to criminals dealing in illegal drugs. We rely heavily on tips from our communities — if you see something, say something.”
Inspector Stuart Coleman from the Tamworth Neighbourhood Policing Team added:
“Our commitment to protecting vulnerable people from illegal drugs is stronger than ever. No matter how small you think your information is, it can be crucial. Your intelligence shapes our operations and helps us keep communities safe.”
