POLICE have arrested two women and a man in Coleford after seizing suspected crack cocaine, methadone and heroin during a drugs raid on Wednesday.

Officers responding to intelligence about the property carried out a search warrant at a flat in St John Street at around 3pm June 29.

A 45-year-old man and two women aged 32 and 35, all from Coleford, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and will return to police on July 7, pending further inquiries.

Quantities of the class A drugs, which could have a street value of up to several thousand pounds, were discovered and will be destroyed once the investigation is complete.

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Police Constable Leanne Sterry said: "This was a significant seizure and we hope it shows the local community we will take action on drugs when we receive information."