Police raided a property in Castle Vale in connection with ‘sugary tasting’ drug called lean
Police raided a property in Castle Vale and seized hundreds of bottles of Phenergan, codeine and other medication together with beakers, funnels, empty bottles and an automatic stirrer(Image: WMP)
A man and a woman were arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of producing a ‘dangerous drug marketed towards children’ known as ‘lean’.
Officers raided a property in Castle Vale on Thursday, October 16.
Inside, they seized hundreds of bottles of Phenergan, codeine and other medication along with beakers, funnels, empty bottles and an automatic stirrer.
They also recovered cocaine, cannabis, cash, a samurai sword and pepper spray.
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A woman, 41, and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of Class-B drug, lean.
Due to the sugary taste, police said the drug is marketed towards children and young people.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We carried out a warrant and arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of the production of a dangerous Class-B drug known as ‘lean.’
“A woman, 41, and a 22-year-old man were arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.
“They have since been bailed as we continue with our enquiries.
“Officers seized hundreds of bottles of Phenergan, codeine (a drug of Class-B) and other medication together with beakers, funnels, empty bottles and an automatic stirrer. They also recovered cocaine, cannabis, cash, a samurai sword and pepper spray.
“The arrests were made in connection to a dangerous drug which is produced called ‘lean.’
“Due to the sugary taste the drug is marketed towards children and young people and can cause psychosis and damage to thinking and memory skills. The drug can sometimes contain paracetamol which can be dangerous as too much can cause permanent liver damage and can be fatal.
“We continue to investigate and anyone with any information should contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number 20/411120/25. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”