A MALVERN man and woman are due in court today after cocaine worth more than £50,000 was seized from a town flat.

Jason Kerton, aged 41, and 44-year-old Kelly Rodda appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court last Friday charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and were remanded in custody.

They were arrested after a warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Abbey Road at about 10.30am.

They are due to return to the court today.

Meanwhile, Operation Dorado saw 26 drug dealers jailed for a total of 81 years last week in a major undercover operation in Worcester.

A police spokesman said: “Following on from Operation Dorado – which saw 26 people sentenced to 81 years for conspiring to supply Class A drugs in Worcester – we are pleased that officers have seized what appears to be a large quantity of cocaine in Malvern, which stops it from being circulated within our community.

“Targeting those who deal hard drugs continues to be a top priority for police in South Worcestershire, and for West Mercia as a whole.

“Drugs cause untold misery for people and we will continue to tackle the issue and prosecute anyone involved in their production, use and supply.

“However, we do rely on information from people living in our communities about illegal drug activity. If members of the public suspect drugs are being produced or supplied at an address, please call us with any information you may have.”

Anyone with information is urged to call the police on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers anonymously and free of charge on 0800 555111.