A man has been arrested and £100,000 worth of heroin has been seized after a raid in Swindon on Tuesday (11 February).
Following reports about drug activity from members of the local community, officers executed a warrant at a property in Downton Road, Penhill.
A search of the address was carried out, supported by a dog unit, and heroin with an estimated street value of £100,000 was discovered.
Mobile phones, cash and drug paraphernalia were also seized.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
He was further arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and criminal damage.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We have arrested a man after around £100,000 worth of heroin was found during a warrant thanks to PD Merlin’s nose.
“Officers from the local NPT, LPTT and Dog units executed a warrant yesterday (11/02) in Downton Road, Penhill, following intelligence from the community.
“Heroin with a street value of £100,000 was found, along with mobile phones, cash and drug paraphernalia.”
