Neighbourhood police officers have arrested three people after finding drugs in a van parked in Duffryn, Newport.
On Friday (11th June) at around 9pm Newport neighbourhood support officers stopped and searched a car in Schooner Way, Duffryn.
Suspicious behaviour by three men travelling in the car triggered a police investigation and later the same evening officers found more than 2kg of white powder, believed to be pure amphetamine, in the back of a van parked in Duffryn.
The three men, all in their 20s and from the Newport area, were subsequently arrested by Officers for possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.
The two vehicles were seized and properties in Ringland and Duffryn were searched by specialist Gwent Police search officers and neighbourhood policing teams.
Although the uncut drugs have been sent for forensic analysis, officers estimate that the street value of the stash could run into tens of thousands of pounds.
The three men arrested have been bailed pending further investigation.
Sergeant John Davies, of Newport West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Discovering these drugs and preventing them from getting onto the streets of Newport is a brilliant result. Our officers showed great teamwork in stopping the suspects, investigating the incident, and making the arrests.
“Drugs ruin lives and cause disharmony in communities. We will take strong action against anyone who uses or deals drugs in our city.”
Anyone with information on drug crime in their area can call Gwent Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
