West Mercia Police officers seized a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine when they executed a warrant on Thursday morning.

Police from Malvern executed the warrant in the village of Kempsey.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“At 9.30 on Thursday morning, Malvern Hills local policing team with the Local Policing Priority Team (North) and Task Force carried out a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address on Mercia Way in Kempsey. 

“A quantity of suspected cocaine was seized from the address. 

“You can help us deal with drug crime and the associated anti-social behaviour that goes with it. 

“The public are our eyes and ears, and no one knows better than the residents what is going on in a neighbourhood or community.

“If you suspect someone is dealing drugs or involved in drug crime, you can pass on information via the ‘Tell Us About’ section of our website: www.westmercia.police.uk or you can phone 101. 

“Always dial 999 if you or your property is at risk or a crime is in progress.

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“If you ever feel at risk, or a crime is in progress, please always dial 999. 

“For more information please contact the Kempsey inbox at ka.snt@westmercia.police.uk

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.”