Eggborough cannabis raid

Acting on information supplied by a concerned Eggborough resident, North Yorkshire Police have arrested a man and woman on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

A warrant was executed at an address in the Pasture Drive area on Wednesday (19 July 2023) morning following a tip-off about suspicious activity.

Officers seized bags of cannabis and arrested a 31-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man

Following questioning, they have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Sergeant Kimberly Jones, of the Selby Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“We’re really grateful for the information that was passed onto us about this suspicious activity in Eggborough.

“It shows how quickly we can take action and we’ve now commenced a detailed investigation with two suspects arrested.

“Whether it’s done directly to us or anonymously through Crimestoppers, everyone can play a part in tackling crime.

“Always trust your instincts about suspicious activity and please don’t ever hesitate to make a report.”

 

Reporting information about drug-related and other crime

Anyone with any information is urged to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 4. The reference number for this investigation is 12230133287.

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
• Different accents at a property
• Anti-social 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 professional support for drug-related issues

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