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Man arrested for cannabis stash

9:23am Saturday 19th July 2008


A MAN has been arrested by police following the recovery of 25 bags of cannabis and a quantity of money and other items.

The drugs were recovered after a car being driven by the 21-year-old man was stopped by police.

The incident happened in Mappleborough Green near Studley at around 4.40am Wednesday, July 16.

The man, who was alone in the vehicle, and who comes from Henley In Arden, was taken to Leamington Police Station for questioning on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply.

He was later released on police bail pending further enquires.

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