Drugs haul seized in Leeds raids

Friday, 10 May 2019 07:00

Police recovered a significant amount of suspected Class A drugs and large quantities of cash when they executed a series of linked drugs warrants in Leeds.

The operation, led by the Leeds West Neighbourhood Policing Team with support from Leeds District Serious Organised Crime Unit and other specialist resources, targeted the organised supply of cocaine and heroin in the Armley and Wortley areas.

Officers simultaneously executed four search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a privately-owned social club, in Oak Road; an industrial unit, in Forge Lane, Armley; business premises in Tong Road, Armley; and a house in Dolphin Street, Richmond Hill.

They recovered around 300 ‘dealer bags’ of what is believed to be cocaine and other amounts of suspected Class A drugs along with thousands of pounds in cash.

Two men aged 42 and 51 were arrested at the premises in Oak Road on suspicion of drugs offences and money laundering.

Inspector Sarah Towers, who heads neighbourhood policing in west Leeds, said: “This operation has been a significant instalment in our ongoing work to target the organised supply of Class A drugs on the streets of these communities.

“The illegal trade in Class A drugs causes long-term misery to individual users and their families and fuels crime and anti-social behaviour which impacts on the lives of residents in the area.

“We remain determined to do everything we can to target those we suspect of being involved in such criminal activity and will continue to mount operations like today’s.

“Information from the community plays a vital role in our efforts to tackle drugs and we would encourage anyone who has suspicions about people involved in drug dealing in their area to contact us directly or pass on any information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers so we can take appropriate action.”

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