Duo still under investigation after ‘super soaker’ found in car during drugs arrest
Seven police vehicles, including a dog unit, swarmed a stretch of Earlham Road, opposite the Black Horse pub, at midday on November 19.
A man in his 30s, who was driving a silver Lexus, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and drug driving.
Two people were arrested in Earlham Road. (Image: Harry Jackaman-Pegg)
He was interviewed at Wymondham Police Investigation Centre and bailed until February 23, but will face no further action for drug driving.
Officers searched the vehicle's boot, pulling out a range of items, including a foldable pushchair, a bundle of bags for life and what appeared to be a super soaker.
A dog handler was then called in to secure a black Staffy that had been barking in the car's back seat, using a catch pole.
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The animal was taken to police approved kennels and later picked up by the owner.
A woman, in her 30s, was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs at the scene.
She was interviewed at Wymondham Police Investigation Centre before being bailed until February 23.
A police spokeswoman has since confirmed that both the man and the woman have been "released under investigation".
