Three arrested after suspected drug deal in Newport
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Officers seized a moped, Sur-ron, two e-bikes and an e-scooter from a residential garage in Fairoak Avenue.
We arrested three people from Newport after receiving reports of a suspected drug deal in Chepstow Road, Newport, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday 20 August.
Two men, both aged 18, and a 16-year-old boy were stopped by officers in Fairoak Avenue under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Officers searched three addresses and seized five vehicles (moped, Sur-ron, two e-bikes and an e-scooter) from a residential garage.
We arrested the two men on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug of class B.
The boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug of class A, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
All were released on conditional bail as our enquiries continue.
If you have any information, CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage that could assist our investigation, please contact us quoting log reference 2400279628.
You can also report concerns about illegal drugs in your area via the website, by calling us on 101 or sending us a direct message on Facebook or X so that we can take action.