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07
Jun 2021
Teens arrested in Harrogate after Kinder eggs stuffed with heroin found
Police in Harrogate have arrested two boys aged 15 and 16 after finding Kinder eggs stuffed with suspected heroin and crack cocaine.
Plain clothed officers from North Yorkshire Police's county lines drug dealing unit Operation Expedite noticed the boys acting suspiciously on Thursday.
The suspects ran away but were caught after a chase on foot.
A police statement today said when officers caught the boys they found two Kinder eggs stuffed with suspected heroin and crack cocaine wraps, as well as knuckle dusters.
Police believe the unnamed boys, who are both from West Yorkshire, are involved in bringing drugs from another county into Harrogate.
Police arrested the 16-year-old on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, possessing cannabis and possessing an offensive weapon.
The officers also arrested the 15-year-old on suspicion of supplying class A drugs.
They were released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
County lines is where drug dealers from urban areas exploit vulnerable people, including children, and force them to deal drugs in smaller towns.
It takes its name from the mobile phone lines used by dealers to communicate between towns and advertise their drugs for sale.
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