Two men arrested over suspected drug dealing in Upton

Two men have been arrested over suspected drug dealing in Upton-upon-Severn after officers attended an address in the town yesterday (Thursday 28 August).

Officers received a report from a member of the public stating they had witnessed a suspected drug deal in the New Street area.

Worcester Proactive CID, supported by Upton Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and our Operational Patrol Unit (OPU) then attended an address near the location around 2pm.

Police found a large quantity of class A drugs suspected to be crack cocaine and heroin, including a bag full of wraps that had been thrown out of a room above the address on to the ground below.

Two 18-year-old men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. They have been released on police bail under investigation and enquiries are ongoing. 

DC Alex Horsley of Worcester CID said: “Thanks to call from a member of the public around suspected drug dealing in the New Street area of Upton-upon-Severn, we quickly attended the location with colleagues from SNT and OPU.

“We found a large quantity of suspected class A drugs at the location which have been seized for forensic examination and arrested two 18-year-old men on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs who were bailed under investigation.

“We will always listen to public concerns around suspected drug dealing and act where appropriate to tackle those perpetrating this serious crime which has such a harmful impact on the communities we are here to protect and serve.”