A HALESOWEN man has been arrested in connection with supplying drugs as police smashed their way into a car using glass hammers.

West Mercia Police has recovered a large amount of cash and class A drugs following the dramatic raid on the car in traffic at Shrub Hill in Worcester.

DI Stu Murphy of Priority CID stressed that the operation was safe and controlled and that no-one was injured, including members of the public, the suspects and the 10 officers involved in the dramatic arrests.

A 22-year-old from Halesowen was arrested alongside two suspects aged 58 and 54 from Worcester. All three are in custody at Worcester Police Station.

West Mercia Police's South Worcestershire Priorities Team twitter account has posted details of the arrests for drug supply this morning, and included a picture of a grey Ford KA which had a rear window smashed.

The team also apologised to people who were alarmed in Shrub Hill where the arrests was made, posting the comment: "Apologies if our activity alarmed anyone, dynamic action such as smashing windows is required to prevent loss of evidence."

DI Murphy said: "It is easy to dispose of class A drugs so it was essential officers gain entry to the vehicle quickly to prevent the disposal of evidence."

The car windows were also blacked out so officers would not have known if they had weapons.

He urged other members of the public to get in touch with police if they suspect drug dealing is taking place as officers would act on it.

"Drug dealing brings misery to so many people, families and users. Users of class A drugs are often vulnerable" said DI Murphy.

Those with information can contact West Mercia Police on 101 or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers 0800 555111.