Arrest over £1.1m cocaine seizure at M6 services

18 November 2025

News image — Police stopped and searched a van on Monday afternoon and arrested a 35-year-old suspect

Google The slip road to a motorway services, with three lanes of traffic to the right of the services, and a covered bridge over the road — Police stopped and searched a van on Monday afternoon and arrested a 35-year-old suspect

A man has been arrested after cocaine worth an estimated £1.1m was found in a van.

Officers discovered the drug after stopping and searching a vehicle at Keele Services on the M6 just before 13:00 GMT on Monday, Staffordshire Police said.

A 35-year-old from Cheshire has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

He remains in custody as the investigation continues, added the force.

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The slip road off to a motorway services, with lanes of traffic to the right, and a car driving around the bend to the services. There is a covered bridge over the lanes

Man charged over £1.1m cocaine seizure on M6

The 35-year-old suspect is arrested after police stop and search a vehicle on Monday.