Moment police storm house in drug bust after receiving 'information from public'

A man has been arrested after police executed a warrant at an address in Shropshire. Footage shows officers smashing open a front door at a property on Massey Crescent in Shrewsbury.

A search of the address found a quantity of class B drugs, police said. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and he remains in custody following the bust this morning (Tuesday, November 12).

Police Sergeant Neil Ward, from the SNT, said: "This morning we successfully carried out a warrant at an address in Shrewsbury suspected of being linked to drug dealing in the area. Thanks to information provided by the public, it has led to the arrest of a man who remains in custody as we carry out further enquiries.

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"Drugs have a negative impact on our communities and can lead to other localised criminality, and the harm and exploitation of vulnerable people. I would encourage anyone who is concerned about drugs supply in their local community to please report it to police."

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added: "A man has been arrested following a warrant carried out at an address in Shrewsbury this morning (Tuesday 12 November). The warrant was executed by the Shrewsbury & Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) at an address on Massey Crescent.

"Officers searched the property and found a quantity of class B drugs. A man, aged 31, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He was taken to custody where he remains as enquiries continue."

They continued: "Any bit of information, no matter how small it may seem, could help make a big difference. If you have information about drugs and drugs supply and don’t want to speak to police, you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers."