Man in court after £2.5million in Class A drugs found at Wixams

A man in his 40s is appearing at Luton Magistrate court today (Wednesday) after he was found with 25 kilos of Class A drugs, said to be worth a potential street value of £2.5 million.

Bedfordshire Police stopped a vehicle on Bedford Road, Wixams due to an intelligence report and carried out a search. An offensive weapon, as well as the drugs, were found.

A statement from Bedfordshire Police said, “Drugs and violence ultimately go hand in hand – we need your help to combat organised crime in Bedfordshire.

“If you see something suspicious, whether this is suspected drug dealing, an unusual increase in people visiting or potential money laundering, let us know.

“This information is fed into police intelligence systems and helps officers build up a picture of organised crime, even if they do not act on the information straight away.”

You can report concerns about crime directly to Bedfordshire Police online or by calling 101.

Or you can report information to Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or the Crimestoppers website.

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