Portrack Interchange near the A19. Photo: Google Street View
POLICE have seized cannabis worth £150,000 after stopping and searching a vehicle in Stockton.
The grey Ford Focus was stopped at around 9.50pm on Wednesday, August 31, on the A19 southbound close to the Portrack interchange.
A search of the vehicle revealed several bags containing large amounts of cannabis.
The driver and passenger, both males aged 28 and 29, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply class B drugs. They appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court on Friday, September 2, where they were remanded into custody.
Anyone with information regarding drugs activity in their area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or the Confidential Drugs Line on 0800 0929 702.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article