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Police smash £1m drugs ring

A £1M drugs ring has been smashed – by police who stopped a man on a scooter.

The officers were travelling back from Huddersfield to Dewsbury when they pulled over a 42-year-old man on Highgate Lane, Mirfield.

They arrested him after finding two big bags of cannabis and amphetamine stashed on the scooter.

Police then raided a house in Headfield Road, Dewsbury, and recovered drugs estimated to have a street value of £1.2m.

A 23-year-old man was also arrested from outside the house.

He was charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis and cocaine.

The 42-year-old man was charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis and amphetamine.

He has also been charged with money laundering offences. Both are to appear in court at a later date.

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