Suspected drug dealers arrested as police swoop on Sidbury

The suspects, aged 22 and 27, were arrested in Worcester yesterday afternoon as officers seized cash and drugs.

Meanwhile, DI Dave Knight has repeated the commitment of his teams in their ongoing mission to cut the supply of class A drugs into the city, including heroin and crack cocaine.

Speaking yesterday, DI Knight said: "South Worcestershire Proactive CID conducted an operation targeting County Lines drugs dealers in Worcester this afternoon.

"As a result two adult males from the Dudley area were arrested in possession of a large quantity of suspected class A drugs in the Sidbury area.

"The suspects are currently being held at Worcester Police Station."

The arrests were an added bonus for DI Knight and the team. It was also the day officers of more than five years service received their Platinum Jubilee Medals.

DI Knight handed out 23 medals to members of Integrated Offender Management, Sex Offender Management and Proactive CID.

HONOUR: The platinum jubilee medal handed out to officers

One of the officers involved in the operation was DC John Kerr, a veteran of the force whose experience is valued by the team and has been an asset in the fight against drugs.

He retires in July having achieved the Northern Ireland General Service Medal, the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal as well the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

VALUED: DC John Kerr of West Mercia Police, an experienced and decorated officer who retires later this year

DI Knight said: "Week on week West Mercia Police continue to arrest County Line drug dealers and will continue to do so given the harm they cause the community.

"We work with the community to ensure drug dealers never get comfortable plying their miserable trade. "