Yesterday (29 June), two women were arrested after monkey dust was seized from a house in Stafford.

This followed a house search carried out on Weston Road by officers as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs in the area.

Police seized monkey dust, a mobile phone and drugs paraphernalia.

A 45-year-old woman, from Stafford, and a 32-year-old woman, of no fixed address, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B – other.

The 32-year-old woman has been released under investigation with the 45-year-old woman remaining in custody.

Inspector Daniel Egerton, of the Stafford local policing team, said: "I hope this action shows we are taking robust action against drug supply in the area.

"I would urge anyone who has concerns about drug use to report it to us."

Call 101 or use Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police website or to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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