A man has been arrested after Staffordshire Police officers found 'suspected drugs' compressed into a discarded cola can in Stafford.

It comes after officers carried out a search off Somerset Road, in the Highfields area, shortly before 11am yesterday (Tuesday 5 May).

A cola can was thrown by an individual into a nearby garden. When officers retrieved the can, they discovered suspected class B drugs, monkey dust, compacted inside.

A search of a property revealed further suspected monkey dust, cannabis, scales and snap bags, along with around £2,000 in cash.

Staffordshire Police explained that the drugs are believed to have an approximate street value of around £3,000.

A 29-year-old man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, being concerned in the supply of class B drugs and possession of criminal property.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "He remains in police custody while our inquiries continue.

"The arrest comes as we continue to crackdown on the supply of monkey dust in Staffordshire as part of our force priority, Operation Rivent.

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