Suspected Drug Dealer's Secret Magnetic Stash

A suspected drug dealer was arrested after police found a secret magnetic container attached underneath his car stuffed with cannabis and cash.

Police on routine patrol stopped the suspect vehicle in Coombe Lane West, Kingston-upon-Thames at 6.00pm on November 12.

The officers noticed it was being driven erratically in an attempt to avoid being pulled over.

The officers, from the Violence Suppression Unit, spoke to the driver, who was unable to provide a satisfactory account of why he was in the area.

The vehicle was searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and a mobile phone containing drug-related messages was found. 

Underneath the vehicle was a black metal magnetic box attached to the chassis. 

Inside were eleven bags of cannabis and £150 in cash.

The driver, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. 

He was held in custody while the investigation continued.

Detective Inspector Alison Foxwell, from the Violence Suppression Unit said:“This incident shows the value of vehicle stops to disrupt drugs and associated violence. 

“Our officers are working hard to track down and arrest the right people and stopping vehicles enables us to do this.

“This man thought he could evade prosecution by hiding the drugs underneath he car, but the team conducted a thorough search and easily found the magnetic hide.”