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Police seize Kinder eggs containing suspected heroin and crack cocaine – two teenagers arrested

Mon 7 Jun, 2021 by YorkMix

The seized Kinder egg with suspected drug wraps inside. Photographs: North Yorkshire Police

Filed Under: Crime Tagged With: North Yorkshire

Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested in Harrogate for suspected drug dealing.

Plain clothes officers who were targeting drug dealers under Operation Expedite saw the pair acting suspiciously on Thursday (3 June).

The suspects ran off but were detained following a short chase on foot.

A seized knuckle duster

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The pair were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act and two Kinder eggs containing suspected heroin and crack cocaine were found along with a knuckle duster seized from one of the teenagers.

“The boys, both from West Yorkshire, are believed to be involved in county lines drug supply into Harrogate.”

The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, possessing cannabis and possessing an offensive weapon. The 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Both have been released on conditional bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

Members of the public are urged to report any suspected drug dealing in their neighbourhood to the police on 101 or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.


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