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West Midlands Police Detain Duo Supplying Drugs, Starmer Promises Crackdown

4/24/2026

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West Midlands Police detained a man and a woman in Dudley on suspicion of supplying cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills.
The arrests follow a BBC probe that found mini-mart retailers on UK high streets selling cocaine, cannabis, nitrous oxide and prescription medication.
Police expect further arrests linked to the network.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government will tackle the crime with stronger powers and more officers.

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West Midlands Police detained a man and a woman in Dudley on suspicion of supplying cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills.
The arrests follow a BBC probe that found mini-mart retailers on UK high streets selling cocaine, cannabis, nitrous oxide and prescription medication.
Police expect further arrests linked to the network.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government will tackle the crime with stronger powers and more officers.