Man arrested after drugs seized in city centre

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Suspected heroin and cocaine was seized in Wolverhampton

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A 19-year-old man has been arrested after drugs were seized in Wolverhampton city centre.

Police said the man ran from officers on Long Street on Thursday, before being detained on Broad Street.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and after searching the area, suspected heroin and cocaine was seized.

West Midlands Police said the man had been bailed while investigations continued.

The team was part of the force's Western Guardian Taskforce, which tackles serious youth violence.

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