This is the moment when police forced their way into the home of an alleged drug dealer in York.
When they found the door locked, officers used a power saw to slice a big hole in it and gain entrance to the property in the Clifton area of the city.
It happened on Monday morning (15 July) when police executed a warrant at the property.
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A 30-year-old man was arrested for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and taken into custody.
He was charged and appeared in court yesterday (Tuesday).
Sergeant Stuart Henderson said: “We are determined to pursue and disrupt those who commit crime in our city.
“I’m particularly grateful for the support of the local community, who have worked with us providing crucial information to support our investigation.”
‘Fantastic community support’
The arrest is part of work to deliver the Clear, Hold, Build project in the Clifton area. This aims to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in partnership, aiming to change the area for the better.
Under the “Connecting Clifton” initiative, residents and others are working together to make the area a more prosperous place to live, work and visit.
Partners such as North Yorkshire Police, City of York Council and Changing Lives have joined with sports clubs, residents, and other members of the community.
Children from Clifton Green Primary school designed a logo for the partnership.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Lee Pointon said: “The Clear Hold Build initiative aims to tackle everything from low-level incidents right up to serious and organised criminality.
“We’ve already had fantastic support from the local community, who have sent a strong message that there is no place for criminals here – and there will be no let-up in our efforts to support them.
“By working together to clear out the people that cause crime and misery, we can make Clifton a better place for everyone.”