Two men have been arrested and suspected Class A drugs seized following a cuckooing raid in the Stonehouse area of Plymouth.
Police intelligence uncovered suspected cuckooing taking place and when officers attended they located three suspicious males inside the address.
One man was arrested at the front door while two others attempted to flee from the property. One of the fleeing men was located nearby and arrested. A search of the property uncovered suspected Class A drugs and a quantity of cash.
Two 22-year-old men from London were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. One of the males was also further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. Both remain in police custody while police continue their investigation.
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Anyone with information which may help investigating officers is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or via their website quoting crime reference 50250176535.
Cuckooing is a criminal tactic where drug gangs take over the homes of vulnerable people and use them as a base for drug dealing. It is often linked to exploitation and organised crime networks.
Across the UK, there is a growing epidemic of vulnerable people being exploited by county lines gangs. These gangs frequently target individuals who are isolated, disabled, or struggling with addiction.
If you notice anything unusual in your neighbourhood, it is important to speak up. Your information could help protect someone at risk and assist police in disrupting serious organised crime.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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