Man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after warrant in Hatfield

The 21 year old's been released under investigation while enquiries continue

Author: Henry WinterPublished 25th Oct 2022

Drugs were seized and a man was arrested during a warrant in Hatfield last week.

The Welwyn Hatfield Safer Neighbourhood Team joined forces with Operation Scorpion* to carry out a warrant in Chennells on Wednesday 19 October.

Officers found large quantities of cannabis, bags of magic mushrooms and some cocaine alongside deal bags, scales and cash. All items were seized and an investigation is under way.

A 21 year old man from Hatfield was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Sergeant Sam Swann, from the Welwyn Hatfield Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We are committed to tackling drugs in Welwyn Hatfield and I hope that this news is reassuring to residents.

“The Safer Neighbourhood Team, along with Operation Scorpion, will continue disrupting the local drugs network and I encourage residents to help us do this by reporting any suspicions about local drug dealing."

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