Police seize drugs after Stone canal boat bust

Police have seized drugs and detained two men following a warrant carried out on a canal boat in Stone this morning.

Stone canal sign square

Officers confirmed that the action on Friday, 19th September, was part of ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related crime in the town. Enquiries are continuing.

Police statement

A spokesperson said:

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“Local officers have carried out a warrant on a canal boat this morning in the area of Stone.

A quantity of drugs have been seized and two males were detained.

Whilst enquiries are ongoing, we will continue to take positive action to target individuals involved in drug-related activity.

How residents can help

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report anything unusual they see in the town.
Ways to report include:

  • Dialling 101 for non-emergency police matters
  • Visiting the Staffordshire Police website to submit an online report
  • Contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org
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