Large amount of cash and suspected drugs seized in York

Large amount of cash and suspected drugs seized in York

North Yorkshire Police has seized £5000 in cash and a quantity of suspected drugs following the execution of two warrants in Acomb.

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team acted on information provided by members of the public and conducted two warrants early yesterday morning (Thursday 13 April 2023) at separate addresses on Chesney Fields.

At the first address, officers seized three large bags of what is believed to be a Class-B drug as well as a large quantity of what is believed to be a Class-A drug and £5000 in cash.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class-B drug, possession of a Class-A drug and money laundering.

He was interviewed and later released under investigation.

At the second address, officers found a small quantity of what is suspected to be a Class-B drug.

This was seized and enquiries are continuing.

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant ben Stevens from the York outer Neighbourhood Policing Team commented:

“This were successful warrants for the team as we were able to take further drugs from the streets of York.  

“We will always aim to act on information that is provided by members of the public. Please don’t hesitate to let us know about your concerns. We’re here to help and we’ll do everything we can to improve the quality of life for people living in local communities.

“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."

Further information about reporting drug relating crime and the signs to look out for can be found here.

Reporting information about drug-related crime

Anyone with any information about suspected drug-related crime 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 –uk/
• North Yorkshire Rise– young people's specialist drug and alcohol service- freephone 08000 14 14 80 (option 2) – 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 -uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
• FRANK helpline and information - https://www.talktofrank.com/