Man in possession of drugs and weapons charged

A man from Plymouth has been charged with six offences following a series of warrants carried out yesterday (25 February) by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU), supported by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Ryan Board, 30, from Rochford Cresent, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today charged with: 

• Possession with intent to supply cocaine 

• Possession with intent to supply ketamine 

• Possession with intent to supply cannabis 

• Possessing criminal property 

• Possession of an offensive weapon in private place, namely a knuckleduster  

• Possession of an offensive weapon in private place, namely a telescopic truncheon   

As well as the dangerous weapons recovered, officers seized more than £33,000 in cash, approximately 260 grams of cannabis, around 500 grams of cocaine and more than two kilos of ketamine.  

Board was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on 26 March 2026.  

A woman in her 30s, also from Plymouth, was arrested as part of the same operation and has been released under investigation. 

If you are aware of any form of criminal activity happening in your area, please contact your local police and report it. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555 or visit its website.