Police seize drugs and large amount of cash from vehicle just outside Hucknall

Two men have been arrested after officers found drugs and a large amount of cash following a successful vehicle search just outside Hucknall.

Officers stopped and spoke to two men with a car in Ricket Lane Ravenshead just before 5pm last Sunday (6 February 2022) after responding to reports of a separate incident.

After searching the vehicle, officers found drugs and a large amount of cash inside the footwell of the passenger seat.

Two men, aged 19 and 24, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of class A drugs, possession with intent to supply class B drugs and acquire, use or possess criminal property.

They have both since been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Sergeant Neil Langham, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Officers were quick to attend reports of a separate incident and thanks to a good eye for suspicious activity located and arrested two suspects.

"Our investigation into this incident is still ongoing but we would like to urge anyone who may have any information to come forward as any information no matter how small may help with our enquiries."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 563 of 6 February 2022