Large amount of drugs and money - as well as two knives - found in stolen car in south Warwickshire

A large amount of drugs and money, as well as two knives, were found in a stolen car in south Warwickshire.

Police said three men have been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences after a stop was carried out on the M40.

Officers pulled over a black Audi that was suspected to have been stolen between junction 12 and 11 on the southbound carriageway of the motorway shortly after 4pm yesterday (Thursday September 2).

A police spokesperson said: "A quantity of cash, scales, a quantity of drugs and two knives were seized from the vehicle."

A 22-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 24-year-old man from Walsall was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession with intent to supply drugs other than class A.

A 20-year-old man from Walsall was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession with intent to supply drugs other than class A and possession of a knife/bladed article.

All three remain in police custody at this time while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 215 of 2 September.