Zephyr officers seize drugs and cash

Officers from the regional organised crime unit Zephyr seized drugs and a large quantity of cash and three vehicles after raiding a property in Exmouth yesterday.

Supported by officers from Devon and Cornwall Police support group and neighbourhood officers, they executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Bankside at about 12.15pm.

Officers arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of the possession of drugs with intention to supply and also money-laundering.

Officers seized a large quantity of what is believed to be heroin with a street value of more than £50,000, which will now be forensically examined. In addition a large quantity of cash has been seized by officers.

Officers remain at the property carrying out a detailed search.

A further warrant was executed at a property in Countess Wear in Exeter and a 39-year-old man arrested for money-laundering.

During the two operations officers also seized three vehicles.

A large quantity of cash was uncovered by officers who remain at the property, continuing with the search.

Inspector Antonia Weeks, based in Exmouth, said: “This was a well-planned and executed operation which has resulted in the arrest of man believed to have been involved in the supply of drugs in the area. 

"This operation should send out a strong message to those involved in illegal drugs activity that we will pursue them and aim to put them before the courts.

"It should also provide reassurance for the public that we are helping to remove the menace of drugs from their streets.”