Two men appeared before Sedgemoor Magistrates Court on Tuesday (October 7th) charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
A 28 year old man – who was arrested and charged following a warrant at Highbridge Quay in July – has been bailed to appear at Taunton Crown Court in November for sentencing.
Another 55 year old man – who was arrested and charged following a warrant at Morland Road in Highbridge in August – was also bailed to reappear at Sedgemoor Magistrates Court later this month.
It came after continuing work by police in Burnham and Highbridge to tackle street level drug dealing.
A series of Misuse of Drugs Act warrants have been executed over the summer in the two towns, resulting in numerous arrests and the seizure of thousands of pounds worth of controlled drugs ranging from Class A to Class C. Most recently, two Misuse of Drugs Act warrants were carried out in Highbridge Quay on Tuesday morning.
Burnham-On-Sea Police Sergeant Ian Kennett said: “The warrants we have carried out over the summer are just part of our ongoing commitment to stamp down on drug dealing, drug use and drug related crime in Burnham and Highbridge.”
“Community intelligence is key to our work and we hope that these results reassure local residents that we will act on the information they provide. Our Safer Stronger Neighbourhood teams will continue to spend time building strong links with the local community and are holding a street briefing at Highbridge Quay on Friday October 10 at 2pm to give those living in the area the chance to raise any issues they feel are affecting their neighbourhood.”
“We will not tolerate this type of crime in Burnham and Highbridge and are determined to help improve the quality of life for those living in the area.”
If you have any information regarding drug-related crime, contact Burnham Police Station on 0845 456 7000 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
