A 40-year-old woman from Bridgwater, Jennifer Briggs, has been charged after officers seized a significant quantity of heroin and crack cocaine. 

Officers attended Blake Gardens just after 12pm on Friday (September 6) due to concerns raised by CCTV operators. 

As a result, Briggs, of Quantock Road in Bridgwater, was arrested and charged with two counts of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. 

Briggs appeared before Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (September 7), following which she was released on bail until the next hearing on October 7. 

Inspector Sarah Knight said: “We remain committed to tackling the issues which cause the most concern in our communities, so we’d ask the public to keep working with us to provide information on any incidents of drug crime or anti-social behaviour in their area.” 

Drug crime can be reported by talking to your neighbourhood team, using the online form or by calling 101. 

If you don’t want to talk to the police directly, ring Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.