Drugs warrant executed in Scarborough

Scarborough Police are continuing to target drug-related issues in the local community.

On Sunday (13 February 2022) morning, officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, Professional Development Unit and Operational Support Unit executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address on Eden Drive.

The intelligence-led operation was successful with various items seized from the property as part of an ongoing investigation.

Residents will see a heightened presence in the area over the coming days as the Community Impact Team will be working in the neighbourhood.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police, Scarborough Borough Council, local housing associations and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Services will be some of the partner agencies in attendance.

• Any further information relating to this investigation should be passed to North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
• Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
• Please quote reference number 12220025764 when providing details.

Reporting information about drug–related crime:

Anyone with any information about suspected drug–related crimes are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and speak to the Force Control Room.

Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make a report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The signs of drug dealing can include:

• Increased callers at a property at all times of the day or night
• Increase in cars pulling up for short periods of time
• Antisocial behaviour at a property
• Not seeing the resident for long periods of time
• Drug-related rubbish – small plastic bags, syringes
• Windows covered, or curtains closed for long periods

Get help for drug addiction:

• North Yorkshire Horizons - adult specialist drug and alcohol service - freephone 08000 14 14 80 –nyhorizons.org.uk/
• North Yorkshire Rise– young people's specialist drug and alcohol service - freephone 08000 14 14 80 (option 2) – humankindcharity.org.uk/service/nyrise/
• City of York Drug and Alcohol Service - 01904 464 680 - changing-lives.org.uk/services/drug-alcohol/york-drug-alcohol-support-services/
• NHS -nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
• FRANKhelpline and information - https://www.talktofrank.com/