Police investigating bike theft in Bridlington uncover suspected £20,000 drug stash

By Louise Perrin
Published 5th Jan 2023, 17:37 BST
Updated 6th Jan 2023, 10:57 BST
Police were investigating the theft of a bicyclePolice were investigating the theft of a bicycle
Police were investigating the theft of a bicycle
Officers investigating the theft of a bicycle attended an address on St George’s Avenue in Bridlington on Wednesday January 4 and made an unexpected discovery.

While at the property officers from Humberside Police found around twenty thousand pounds worth of what is thought to be cocaine.

Four people at the address were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

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DC Palmer, investigating the case, said: “30-year-old Michael Severn of Tennyson Avenue, Bridlington has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

"He has been detained and is due to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Friday January 6.

“The other three men arrested have been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.

“Anyone with information about drug dealing in their area can call us on our non-emergency number 101 to report their concerns.

"We investigate all reports and information and act on intelligence provided.”