A 38 year old man from the Meadows area of Nottingham has been remanded in custody after police allegedly found him in possession of drugs after a traffic stop in Hucknall. Jermaine Griffith, of Pitcairn Close, was stopped by officers from Nottinghamshire Police in Brookside, Hucknall, after his vehicle raised their suspicions.
In a statement police said that quantities of cannabis and cash were found during the stop, which happened around 7.25 pm last Tuesday (14 May). A subsequent search of a property in the Meadows resulted in the seizure of large amounts of cocaine, m ore cannabis, cash, and weighing scales.
Griffith was charged with possessing Class A and B drugs with intent to supply, as well as acquiring / using / possessing criminal property.
On Thursday, Magistrates in Nottingham remanded Griffith in custody. He will appear before a judge at Nottingham Crown Court on 13 June 2024.
“Drugs can have a devastating impact on communities and literally ruin the lives of everyone they touch”, Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said. “That’s why we will always do everything in our power to put anyone we suspect of dealing these substances before the courts. “We’re pleased to have been able to take large quantities of Class A and B drugs out of circulation in this instance and remove them from where they can cause harm to the community.”
