Nine people arrested in Huddersfield town centre operation

    Kirklees District Police arrested nine people as part of a policing operation tackling crime in Huddersfield.

    On Friday evening, 6 October, high visibility policing patrols were carried out with the aim of tackling drugs offences, possession of illegal weapons and anti-social disorder. The operation also focused on carrying out licensing visits to bars and clubs.

    Nine people were arrested for various offences including affray, drink driving, theft, possession of Class B drugs and driving whilst disqualified.

    Five vehicles were also seized as part of the operation, including vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner and without insurance. A machete was recovered from a vehicle and several persons were given directions to leave the town centre.

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