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| Three tonnes of cannabis seized | Three tonnes of cannabis seized |
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| Three tonnes of cannabis resin have been found by West Midlands Police in its largest seizure of the drug. | Three tonnes of cannabis resin have been found by West Midlands Police in its largest seizure of the drug. |
| The resin, which police believe has a street value of £9.5m, was found in a raid in Coventry on Tuesday. | The resin, which police believe has a street value of £9.5m, was found in a raid in Coventry on Tuesday. |
| The drugs were found in six pallets, each containing 500kg (1,100lbs) of cannabis resin bars. | The drugs were found in six pallets, each containing 500kg (1,100lbs) of cannabis resin bars. |
| Dean Merrick, 41, of Bedworth, Warwickshire, has been charged with possessing cannabis resin with intent to supply. | Dean Merrick, 41, of Bedworth, Warwickshire, has been charged with possessing cannabis resin with intent to supply. |
| Mr Merrick, of Church Street, Bulkington, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court where he was remanded in custody on 25 July. | Mr Merrick, of Church Street, Bulkington, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court where he was remanded in custody on 25 July. |
| The seizure was carried out at what was believed to be a warehouse on the outskirts of the city. | The seizure was carried out at what was believed to be a warehouse on the outskirts of the city. |
| About £20,000 in cash was also seized from the property. | About £20,000 in cash was also seized from the property. |
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| Two people have been arrested following the record haul |