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28
Oct 2020
Police drugs bust near Harrogate's Valley Gardens
Police seized 50 wraps of suspected class A drugs, a knife and some cannabis after swooping on two men near Harrogate's Valley Gardens yesterday.
The men, aged 23 and 26, were taken into custody where the 23-year-old was charged with possessing a knife and possessing class B drugs. The 26-year-old was charged with driving offences.
Both men remain under investigation on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.
The men, who are from Leeds, are believed to be part of county lines drug dealing across county borders.
According to North Yorkshire Police, officers on active patrol spotted the pair in a vehicle near Valley Gardens at about 5pm.
A police statement said:
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North Yorkshire Police’s Operation Expedite teams focus on county lines drug dealers who travel from outside North Yorkshire to sell drugs.
The force appealed to anyone with information about drug dealing in their area to contact it on 101.
If you prefer not to speak to the police and remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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