Drugs and weapons seized after raid on suspected cannabis business

Police seized a large haul of drugs, weapons, thousands of pounds in cash and high-value goods after raiding a home.

Neighbourhood officers executed the warrant in Mansfield Lane, Calverton, after being alerted to information the address was being used to package and sell cannabis.

After forcing open the doors, officers discovered large amounts of the Class B drug, bundles of cash, designer clothing, trainers, high-value electronics and jewellery.

The cannabis was in packages featuring a brand name and other merchandise was found advertising the brand.

Officers also found two imitation firearms and a knife during further searches on 13 December 2024.

A man, aged 34, and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.

The man was further held on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, possession of an imitation firearm and possession of criminal property.

Officers from the Gedling North neighbourhood policing team, assisted by other police teams, also seized and searched a high-value car.

Sergeant Alison Riley, of the neighbourhood team, said:

“The raid uncovered evidence of a large-scale and lucrative business selling illegal drugs.

“Criminal activity of this nature brings nothing but problems to a community so it was pleasing to take positive action against it.

“It is always good news when we can take drugs and weapons off the streets, as well as seize cash and goods which we suspect have been sourced through criminality.”