Two arrested for drugs offences and THIS machete found in Bedford property

By Clare Turner
Published 13th Jan 2023, 15:52 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2023, 15:52 BST
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Police had to force entry

Police arrested two people and discovered THIS MACHETE at a house in Kempston Road.

Officers visited the Bedford property following intel regarding potential cuckooing there and concerns for the occupant.

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And once there, police became even more anxious and forced entry.

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There was clear evidence of drugs and weapons in the property – including this nasty-looking macheteThere was clear evidence of drugs and weapons in the property – including this nasty-looking machete
There was clear evidence of drugs and weapons in the property – including this nasty-looking machete

In a post on social media, officers said: “Once inside the property there was clear evidence of the preparation of drugs for supply, drug use as well as drugs and weapons – including the nasty-looking machete.”

Two people found in were arrested for being concerned in the supply of drugs along with other offences.

Cuckooing is the practice of taking over the home of a vulnerable person in order to establish a base for drug dealing.

It typically happens as part of a county lines operation.