Read the full statement by West Midlands Police after they seized almost 500 wraps of crack cocaine from a house in Birmingham after a drugs den was created with a false wall.
We acted on intelligence and carried out a raid on a property in Ralph’s Meadow, Woodgate, yesterday morning (12 July).
While searching inside the address we discovered a new room had been built with a plasterboard wall within the lounge area.
Officers stormed in and found the stash of cocaine, along with 20 bags of cannabis and other drugs-related paraphernalia.
A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and was later released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Sergeant Patrick Simpson said: “The false wall sparked suspicion and once we got into the room we found a drugs den.
“Drugs can cost lives and lead to further crime but we’ve managed to remove a haul of cocaine out of circulation.
“We know the misery drugs can cause on communities and we’ll continue our relentless approach to take them off the streets.”
We’ll act on intelligence we receive and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat, phone 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
