POLICE seized 26 bottles a ‘highly dangerous’ cough syrup after stopping a car in Leamington town centre.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs and driving over the specified limit for cannabis.
A drug search using a police dog discovered suspected promethazine codeine – an opioid cough syrup infamously known as “lean” which is used as a recreational drug cocktail.
The search also uncovered £4,710 in cash, suspected stolen Pokemon trading cards with an estimated value of £2,000 and three mobile phones.
The driver was further arrested for possession with intent to supply and a passenger was also arrested for the same offence.
Further searches at associated addresses led to the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis, drug supply paraphernalia, a knuckle duster and an extendable baton.
A police spokesman said: “Our investigation remains ongoing and enquiries continue with our PIU.
“This result highlights the value of proactive policing and the close collaboration between teams to tackle organized criminality, driving offences which are linked to killed and seriously injured RTCs and ultimately keeping our communities safe.”
