Police Arrest Two After BBC Finds Mini-Marts Selling Cocaine, Cannabis
Police arrested a man and woman Thursday in Dudley after a BBC investigation found mini-marts in West Midlands towns were openly selling cocaine and cannabis to customers. The arrests came after undercover reporters bought drugs directly from shop counters.
West Midlands Police arrested two people Thursday on suspicion of supplying drugs through local shops after a BBC undercover investigation exposed widespread illegal sales.
The BBC investigation found mini-marts across West Midlands towns were selling cocaine and cannabis directly to customers over the counter. In Cradley Heath, a shop worker told an undercover reporter: "I've got weed, coke, everything. Whatever you want, I can sort you out."
The reporter bought 3.5 grams of cannabis for £30 and later purchased a gram of cocaine for £95 after it was delivered to the shop. The drugs were sold openly, like any other product.
The arrests happened in Dudley, and police say they expect more arrests to follow. The investigation reveals how some High Street shops were operating as drug dealing fronts while appearing to be normal convenience stores.
This type of operation puts entire communities at risk by making dangerous drugs easily accessible and normalizing illegal activity in everyday shopping areas.
This shows illegal drugs were being sold as easily as buying milk at corner shops. Parents and community members need to know that some local stores may pose safety risks to their neighborhoods and children.
Police expect to make more arrests as their investigation continues into other shops identified in the BBC report.
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