Police arrested three men in Harrogate yesterday after plain clothed officers intercepted a suspected drug deal.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police made the arrests after they were on patrol in the Montpellier Hill area.
After stopping and searching three men, they recovered a large amount of suspected heroin and cash.
Three men from Harrogate, aged 37 and two aged 45, were arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. One 45-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.
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The suspects have been released while under investigation.
Police also seized 30 wraps of suspected heroin, £600 cash and a number of mobile phones and scales in the region as part of the investigation.
Detective Constable Tom Barker, who works on the force’s Operation Expedite team, said:
“We continue to focus our efforts on the disruption of county lines drugs gangs, focusing on safeguarding those most vulnerable in society and making life difficult for the criminals who choose to exploit them.
“Yesterday’s action is one example of the relentless work going on to target drugs and the misery it brings to our communities. We urge anyone with any information about drug dealing to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously. We will take action.”
Police have issued an appeal after a member of the public assisted police officers at the scene by pointing out discarded, suspected drugs.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and ask for Harrogate CID. Or pass information to the Force Control Room for incident number 12200161830.
