We have arrested two suspected drug dealers after finding cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and cash following searches in Rugeley. 

At about 10.50am this morning (Tuesday 19 November), proactive officers stopped a woman on Sandy Lane for a search. They found cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, cash and a phone. We then searched a house near Coppice Road and found more cash, cannabis and cocaine, snap bags and scales. Then, at about 12.20pm, another woman was stopped on Sandy Lane for a search. We found cocaine, along with scales, ketamine and a phone. A house was then searched on Sandy Lane, where we found cannabis and cocaine. 

A 40-year-old woman, from Rugeley, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine and ketamine.A 30-year-old woman, from Rugeley, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine. They will be questioned in custody. 

We’re continuing to take the fight to the organised criminal networks responsible for high-harm crimes in our communities, including drug supply, firearm offences, sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Since we launched our crackdown in May last year, more than 1,000 people have been arrested on suspicion of firearm or drug offences across Staffordshire. 

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