Suspected Hucknall drug dealer arrested after police alerted by erratic driving

A suspected drug dealer was arrested when police became concerned by the standard of his driving.
By John Smith
Published 28th Feb 2022, 08:33 BST
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Officers spotted a car travelling along Annesley Road in Hucknall, at around 9.10pm on Thursday (24 February) and later intercepted it in Skegby Road in Annesley Woodhouse.

Noticing a strong smell of cannabis, they searched the vehicle and detained the driver.

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A small quantity of cannabis was discovered, along with a range of specialist growing equipment.

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Police arrested the man after spotting him driving erratically in Hucknall before a search of his house led to the drugs haulPolice arrested the man after spotting him driving erratically in Hucknall before a search of his house led to the drugs haul
Police arrested the man after spotting him driving erratically in Hucknall before a search of his house led to the drugs haul

A later search of an address in Hucknall uncovered a small cannabis grow and a significant quantity of what is believed to be cocaine.

Cash, mobile phones and scales were also seized.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.

He was later released under investigation.

Inspector David Mather, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a great bit of work by officers who were led by their intuition to a significant quantity of illegal drugs.