Police executed a drugs bust in Watford before finding a large amount of suspected cocaine and arresting a man.
Officers targeted the property in Hallam Close following a tip-off in the early hours of Wednesday, February 22.
A large amount of cannabis was seized, along with a large quantity of suspected cocaine, nitrous oxide cannisters, several mobile phones and a knife.
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Officers also arrested a 20-year-old man at the scene. He has since been released on police bail as enquiries continue.
Sergeant Phil Smith, from the North Watford Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I am pleased that we have prevented a substantial amount of drugs from getting onto the streets. Our investigation remains ongoing at this time.
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“Drugs and associated criminality can have a hugely detrimental impact on the local community and we are committed to doing all we can to tackle this.”
He added that drugs intelligence often comes from vigilant members of the public and urged anyone with information to contact Herts Police via 101.
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