Fourteen people were arrested in a 24-hour police operation across York and Selby yesterday (Wednesday).
During the latest instalment of Operation Tornado, officers deployed on foot and in a variety of specialist vehicles to arrest wanted offenders and target drug dealers and illegal drivers.
A key focus of the day was on the Clifton area of York.
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Chief Constable Tim Forber, Deputy Chief Constable Scott Bisset and Assistant Chief Constable Ben Moseley were among officers who carried out a drugs raid on Spalding Avenue.
After battering down the door to execute the warrant, officers found a large quantity of cash inside.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class- B drug and possession of criminal property. He was interviewed and later released under investigation.
Across the city, officers flooded the streets of York in marked and unmarked vehicles. Acting on information provided by the public they stopped a range of vehicles.
Three people were arrested for drug driving in York city centre yesterday afternoon.
In Heworth, teams were deployed to prevent drugs use, antisocial behaviour and raise awareness of shop crime.
Illicit vapes
In Selby, area commander Superintendent Ed Haywood Noble attended a warrant along with officers on Woodville Terrace.
A quantity of what suspected to be a class-A drug was found at the address. A 49-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being a drug dealer. She was interviewed and later released under investigation.
In Gowthorpe, officers attended a shop with Trading Standards after being tipped off about illicit vapes being on sale.
At the premises, a number of suspected cannabis vapes were seized, along with a quantity of cash.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class-A drug. He was interviewed and later released under investigation.
Police also engaged in school talks and offer crime prevention advice.
The Senior Commander for York and Selby, Superintendent Ed Haywood Noble, said: “Yesterday’s operation is a proactive approach to tackling issues that matter most to residents in York and Selby.
“Burglary, illegal drug use and the exploitation of young people will not be tolerated in our communities, and by proactively enforcing warrants and arresting offenders makes it absolutely clear that criminals can’t act with such audacity and expect to get away with it.
“It’s also worth highlighting that we made three arrests for drug driving in York yesterday afternoon.
“Despite it being against the law, there are still people out there who think it is okay for them to get behind the wheel after they drink or take drugs and it’s not acceptable.
“As area commander for York and Selby it’s important to stress that we have the drive and determination that was shown yesterday every day, and we will be back out in our local communities today.
“Working closely with partners and the public we will do all that we can to ensure that our communities remain safe.”