£100k Heroin Haul Sparks Swindon Drug Bust
A 27-year-old bloke has been snapped up after cops smashed a major heroin racket in Swindon. Police stormed a property on Downton Road, Penhill, on Tuesday (11 February) and uncovered a stash of heroin worth a whopping £100,000.
Tip-Off from Locals Leads to Major Win
Residents got suspicious and tipped off the police about dodgy drug activity in the area. Acting fast, officers raided the property with help from a sniffer dog unit. Inside, they found bags of heroin, mobile phones, stacks of cash, and drug gear.
Man Held on Multiple Charges After Raid
The 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs. He’s also being grilled over assault by beating and criminal damage. The suspect is still in custody while cops dig deeper.
“We have arrested a man after around £100,000 worth of heroin was found during a warrant thanks to PD Merlin’s nose,” said a Wiltshire Police spokesperson. “Officers from the local NPT, LPTT and Dog units executed a warrant yesterday (11/02) in Downton Road, Penhill, following intelligence from the community. Heroin with a street value of £100,000 was found, along with mobile phones, cash and drug paraphernalia.”
