Two men arrested in Hartlepool after cocaine and knife found in Volvo

Two men have been arrested after police found cocaine and a knife in a Volvo.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 12th Feb 2021, 19:11 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2021, 19:11 BST
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Officers from Hartlepool CID stopped the vehicle as part of routine patrols on Rossmere Way, Hartlepool, around 11.45am on Friday, February 12.

A quantity of cocaine and cannabis were seized from the Volvo and a knife was also recovered.

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Two men, aged 23 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of an offensive weapon. Both men remain in police custody at this time.

Police stopped the car as part of routine patrols on Rossmere Way, Hartlepool. Image by Google Maps.Police stopped the car as part of routine patrols on Rossmere Way, Hartlepool. Image by Google Maps.
Police stopped the car as part of routine patrols on Rossmere Way, Hartlepool. Image by Google Maps.
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Cleveland Police is now appealing for anyone with information regarding drugs activity to contact the force on 101.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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