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Pair arrested as cocaine worth up to £16,000 found in car

Two men have been arrested after police found cocaine worth between £13,000 and £16,000 in their car.

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Dyfed-Powys Police officers intercepted the vehicle on the A40 near Bwlch in Powys on Tuesday.

Led by the Powys Proactive Team, with support from the Brecon Roads policing Unit, the dog unit, tactical desk and search team officers, the car was searched, with police dog Barney locating a fist-sized lump of white powder.

The powder is suspected to be cocaine, with an estimated street value of between £13,000 and £16,000.

Police said it has been sent for analysis.

Two people – aged 19 and 25, and from Brecon – were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

They have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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