Police in Wiltshire stopped a vehicle in Batheaston, near Bath, after spotting it in Trowbridge on Thursday, June 5. The car was found to contain a quantity of suspected class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
The vehicle initially evaded police and drove into Somerset before being stopped by officers on the outskirts of Bath. Two men, both residents of Bath and in their 30s, were arrested at the scene.
Leroy Harding, 38, of Elm Grove, Bath, has been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin, as well as aggravated taking of a vehicle without consent. He remains in police custody.
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Ruel White, 31, from Brassmill Lane, Bath, has been charged with aggravated taking of a vehicle without consent and has been granted bail. He is due to appear in court on July 4.
Wiltshire Police continue to investigate the incident as both men face serious charges related to drug possession and vehicle theft.