Man charged after drugs found in car in Darlington

Officers stopped a vehicle in the Cockerton area last night <i>(Image: NEWSQUEST)</i>
Officers stopped a vehicle in the Cockerton area last night (Image: NEWSQUEST)
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A man has been charged with possession with intent to supply after a large quantity of drugs was found in a car in Darlington.

A vehicle was stopped in the Cockerton area on Friday (February 13) night, where a man was found to be carrying a significant amount of suspected controlled drugs, police said.

Durham Police said a man has since been charged with possession with intent to supply, and he has been remanded in custody.

Officers from the Cockerton's neighbourhood policing team said they have been proactively looking to reduce the concerns of drug related activity in the Cockerton area.

A spokesperson said: “If you suspect drug activity, tell us on 101 or anonymously via crimestoppers and we will act.”

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