Two arrested and deadly knife seized during raid on Wellingborough drug dealing den

"Another weapon off our streets," say police after swoop nets blade and quantity of class A narcotics
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 5th Nov 2021, 15:07 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2021, 15:16 BST
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Officers seized this deadly knife during a raid on a suspected drug dealing den in Wellingborough on Thursday (November 4).

Police armed with Tasers arrested two men on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A narcotics during the swoop on an address off West Street.

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One officer involved in the raid tweeted: "We seized a quantity of class A drugs and also this lethal weapon that was ready for use.

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Officers recovered this knife during a drugs raid in Wellingborough on ThursdayOfficers recovered this knife during a drugs raid in Wellingborough on Thursday
Officers recovered this knife during a drugs raid in Wellingborough on Thursday

"Neighbourhood Policing Teams are are tackling drug gangs relentlessly every day, to make your communities safer. It's another weapon off the streets."

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman confirmed today (Friday) that two men, aged 38 and 56, were arrested but have since been released under investigation.