Two arrests and suspected drugs seized in York

Officers in York have made two arrests and seized a large quantity of suspected class A drugs following a vehicle stop check on the Chapelfields estate.

At around 7.30pm on Wednesday 19 February officers from the Operational Support Unit stopped a car on Askham Lane.

The two occupants were initially detained for a roadside search. The driver was found to be in possession of five wraps of white and brown substances, two mobile phones and £250 in cash.

Both were taken to a local police station for further searches where a large quantity of what is suspected to be a class A drug was found on the passenger. 

A man and a woman both aged in their 40s were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class – A drug.

They currently remain in police custody.

Chief Inspector Jon Aldred of the City command team, said: “ Quite simply the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, as demonstrated by these two arrests.

“Drugs often cause violent offences and are linked to other crime types that impact on our communities.

“We’re working to proactively target those involved in high-harm offences and I would urge the public to remain vigilant and report any concerns.

“If you spot anything suspicious, please report it to us as soon as possible either on 101 or in an emergency, 999.”