Police have raided properties in Mapperley and Woodthorpe as part of a crackdown on drug-related crime across Gedling borough
The successful Misuse of Drugs Act warrants were carried out by the Gedling South Neighbourhood policing team.
They were assisted by Gedling response colleagues and dedicated Operation Reacher teams from Gedling and Newark and Sherwood.
Officers recovered a large amount of cannabis and arrested a man after enforcing a warrant at an address in Breck Hill Road, Woodthorpe, on Sunday afternoon (February 20).
The positive result came just three days after police raided a property in Bailey Drive, Mapperley, where more cannabis, along with drug paraphernalia, were seized. A suspect was detained at the address.
Sergeant Rebecca O’Connor, of the Gedling neighbourhood policing team, said: “We will continue to be relentless in tackling illegal drug supply and take robust action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed.
“Thanks to some excellent police teamwork we have managed to seize drugs which were destined for our streets and make arrests which shows our determination to crack down on the supply of drugs which causes so much harm and misery within our communities.”
A 22-year-old man and 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis following the raids. They were subsequently released under investigation while police continue with their enquiries.
Sergeant O’Connor added: “We will not tolerate drug-related criminality. Our commitment to tackling this issue includes ongoing proactive operations focused on the drugs trade and which entail high-visibility patrols, covert activity and proactive, intelligence-led targeting of key suspects, including the enforcement of search warrants wherever this is possible.
“A powerful tool in our fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community and that’s why we encourage people to talk to us regarding any concerns or suspicions they may have.
“I can assure them that we will continue to treat the information we receive in the strictest confidence and take appropriate positive action to tackle their concerns.”
Anyone who has information about drug dealing in their area is urged to please have the confidence to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Young people can also pass on information about crime completely anonymously, using a secure online form, through the youth service Fearless – which is a part of Crimestoppers.
The Fearless website offers young people non-judgemental advice so they can make informed decisions about reporting crime. The service also engages with and educates young people about the consequences of their choices around crime.
To pass on information or for more details visit Home – Fearless
