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07
Apr
Two arrested in Knaresborough drugs bust
Two people have been arrested after a police drugs bust in Knaresborough this morning (April 7).
North Yorkshire Police this afternoon said officers from its Harrogate outer neighbourhood policing team, operational support unit and response team carried out drugs warrants at two separate addresses in the town.
A man in his 20s was arrested at one property on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
A woman in her 40s, who was at the second property, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.
Both of them were taken into custody, where they remain at the time of writing.
In addition, police seized a quantity of suspected illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, phones and a large quantity of cash.
Sergeant Sam Johnson, of the Harrogate outer neighbourhood policing team, said the force has a “clear, zero-tolerance approach to drug-dealing in our area”. He added:
The supply of illegal drugs has a significant and damaging impact on local communities, contributing to violence, exploitation and wider antisocial behaviour. Any individuals found to be involved can expect robust and decisive action.
PC Ross Hudson also said the warrants show the force “will act on information, work with our partners and use every power available to disrupt those who seek to profit from vulnerable people”.
PC Hudson also said: “We encourage anyone with concerns to report them so we can continue to protect our neighbourhoods”.
Anyone with information about illegal activity relating to drugs should report it to North Yorkshire Police via the force's website or by calling 101. If you wish to remain anonymous when passing on information, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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