Police search finds 100 wraps of suspected heroin and crack cocaine hidden between man's buttocks
A police search found a plastic bag concealed between the buttocks of a man containing 100 wraps of suspected heroin and crack cocaine in Wakefield.
The Proactive Intercept Team (PIT) acted on intelligence by Wakefield Central NPT yesterday (Wednesday, August 19) regarding a car suspected of being involved in the supply of Class A drugs across the district.
PIT officers stopped in the Peacock area, and both occupants were detained under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act for the purpose of a search.
Searches at the roadside uncovered a substantial amount of cash and two mobile phones, however, no controlled drugs were found.
Given the circumstances and observations made by officers, both people were taken to nearby police premises for further searches.
During a strip search, officers recovered a plastic bag concealed between the passenger's buttocks containing approximately 100 wraps of suspected heroin and crack cocaine.
Both occupants of the car were arrested on suspicion of Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs and taken to Stainbeck Police Station for further investigation.
The driver was also found to be driving without insurance, and the vehicle was subsequently seized.
Inspector Paul Fraser, Wakefield Central NPT said: “The intelligence leading to this proactive arrest originated from one of our residents.
"Within an hour of being notified we had utilised the skills of specialist officers who expeditiously tracked down the vehicle and caused it to stop.
"The officers used the full powers available to them, resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of Class A drugs which was packaged and ready to be sold on the streets.
"Members of the community should be reassured that when they tell officers from Wakefield Central NPT about their concerns and suspicions, we always take positive action.
"Together we are ensuring that Wakefield remains to be the safest city in the region”.