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Three men in custody after suspected drug deal is broken up near Shrewsbury leisure centre

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs after a deal was disrupted near to a leisure centre in Shrewsbury.

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Officers at West Mercia Police patrolling the town spotted three men believed to be carrying out a drug deal near to the Shrewsbury Sports Village in Sundorne Road.

The men were searched and a "large quantity" of class A drugs and cash were found.

A 36-year-old and a 22-year-old were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

The 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in supplying a controlled drug as well as assaulting a police officer.

They all remain in police custody.

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