Man Arrested After Drugs And Cash Recovered From Address In Appleby Magna

By Graham Hill 12th Aug 2020

Local News by Graham Hill 12th Aug 2020

A man was arrested in Appleby Magna this morning after a police raid in which drugs and cash were found.

The 51-year-old was arrested at a Measham Road address on suspicion of acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: "At around 8am today (Wednesday 12 August) officers executed a warrant at an address in Measham Road, Appleby Magna, under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

"A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.

"Drugs and cash were recovered from the premises.

"The man remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing."

A post on the North West Leicestershire Police Facebook page also showed a photo of what appeared to be a cannabis grow.

Their message read: "Good result following a drug warrant that was executed in Appleby Magna today by PC White and PC Walker of the Forest Beat Team, helped out by other neighbourhood officers.

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