A DRUG stop by police on the M6 near Holmes Chapel today, Wednesday, has resulted in two arrests and the recovery of Class A drugs.

Two men, aged 34 and 53, were arrested following a vehicle stop check on the motorway close to junction 18, while 'a significant quantity' of Class A drugs was also seized.

Both men were arrested on suspicion on possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, while the 53-year-old driver was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving. The pair are currently in police custody.

Police say the arrests represent efforts to 'disrupt and dismantle' the drugs network in Congleton and beyond.

Det Insp Claire Jesson said: “This is a great result which has led to the recovery of a significant quantity of Class A drugs, which could have been destined for the streets of Congleton or further afield.

“The corrosive effects of drugs are well known and we are committed to doing all that we can to disrupt and dismantle the network of organised criminals who blight our communities.

“Information from the public is vital and I urge anyone with any information in relation to the supply of drugs in their communities to contact the team here at Macclesfield on 101 and we will act on any intelligence we receive.”

Class A drugs represent the most dangerous category of substances, including cocaine and heroin.