Police officers seize almost 50 pounds of cornflakes during drug raid worth nearly $1M

WEST YORKSHIRE, England (WKRC) – Police officers seized just under 50 pounds of stolen cornflakes while conducting a drug raid that uncovered nearly $1,000,000 worth of narcotics.

According to information from the West Yorkshire Police obtained by MSN, while searching two suspect properties in Pontefract and Darrington on March 9, investigators found a cache of illegal substances, stolen goods, and cash.

The haul allegedly included over $13,000 in cash, over $150,000 worth of Rolex watches, almost 50 pounds of stolen boxes of cornflakes, and just under $1,000,000 worth of narcotics.

Four men were arrested in connection to the raid, ages between 23 and 47, and all were charged with drug offenses, authorities said:

• Kyle Bates, 34, was charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine.
• Alan Tonks, 47, was charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine.
• Reece Britnell, 23, was charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis.
• Mark Bates, 38, was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine, and possession of criminal property.

Another woman was allegedly arrested in connection to the raids, but was released on bail.