Wantage – Man posing as delivery rider arrested after cocaine found

Thames Valley Police officers arrested the man after ‘suspicious behaviour’ caught their attention on Friday.

The 23-year-old was arrested in Denchworth Road, Wantage, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

A statement issued by Thames Valley Police on Saturday morning said: “Yesterday (April 10), our officers stopped a male on Denchworth Road, Wantage, posing as a food delivery rider after suspicious behaviour caught our attention.

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A bike was seized by Thames Valley Police in Wantage (Image: TVP)

“That instinct paid off — during a search we recovered 16 wraps of cocaine and over £1,000 in cash. All seized.

“A 23‑year‑old man from outside the area was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.”

Police also gave a description of county line drug dealing and what they are doing to prevent it.

A spokesperson said: “It’s when organised drug networks from big cities push into smaller towns, exploiting vulnerable people to move drugs and money. It brings violence, fear and exploitation into communities that deserve better.

“This is one of several arrests we’ve made recently. Every time county lines tries to creep into Wantage, we’ll be there — and we’ll stop them.

“A huge thank‑you to our fantastic colleagues from Abingdon and Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Teams for backing us up. Teamwork keeps our communities safe.”