A discarded Coca-Cola can has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug offences in Stafford. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 5, when police officers discovered a red Coca-Cola can that had been thrown into a garden off Somerset Road in the Highfields area.
Upon inspection, officers found suspected class B drugs, specifically monkey dust, compacted inside the can. This discovery prompted a search of a nearby property, where further quantities of monkey dust, cannabis, digital scales, snap bags, and approximately £2,000 in cash were seized. The drugs are believed to have a street value of around £3,000.
Arrest and Charges
The man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, and possession of criminal property. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "A man has been arrested after officers found suspected drugs compressed into a discarded cola can in Stafford. Officers carried out a search off Somerset Road shortly before 11am on Tuesday. A cola can was thrown by an individual into a nearby garden. Officers retrieved the can and discovered suspected class B drugs, monkey dust, compacted into the can."
The statement added: "A search of a property then revealed further suspected monkey dust, cannabis, scales and snap bags, along with around £2,000 in cash. The drugs are believed to have an approximate street value of around £3,000."
Operation Rivent
The arrest is part of Staffordshire Police's ongoing crackdown on the supply of monkey dust under Operation Rivent, a force priority aimed at tackling drug-related crime. Police are urging the public to report suspicious behaviour by calling 101, using Live Chat on their website, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
