Drugs Warrant executed in Selby

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team in Selby have this week conducted a drugs warrant. The latest warrant is the third successful warrant that the team have carried out in Selby within the last two weeks.

The team acted on information provided by members of the public. A search of a property on Millgate was carried out and a quantity of what is believed to be cannabis was found.

( Image of the suspected quantity of cannabis that was seized)

A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis). He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. The man was interviewed in relation to the offences and was released under investigation.

PC Abigail Withers from the Selby Neighbourhood Policing Team said;

“This week's warrant has again provided a positive outcome as it has seen further drugs taken off the streets of Selby.

“It’s important that if there is an issue that is causing you concern you report it to the police and we will endeavour to act on the information provided”.

If you have any concerns or information about drugs in your community, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.