Police warning after drugs seized at skate park in Wadebridge

Parents and youngsters are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity

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Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 29th Apr 2022

Police have issued a warning after drugs were seized at the skate park in Wadebridge.

Officers say two males were detained on Thursday afternoon and investigations are ongoing.

Parents and youngsters in the town are urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or concerns.

The local policing team says they want to keep the town safe, especially in areas were young children are playing.

Wadebridge Police posted on Facebook: "This afternoon whilst on patrol in Wadebridge Town, Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC Amy Honeywill attended the skate park. Whilst at the skate park two males were detained under section 23 of the Misue of Drugs Act and searched. Drugs were located and seized. An investigation is ongoing.

"Wadebridge Police are asking parents and youths using the skate park to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity or concerns about drugs being used in the town or the parks.

"We want to keep young people safe in our town and will not tolerate drugs being used, or sold, especially at locations where young children are playing and exercising.

"Please help us to keep your town safe. Report anything promptly at the time.

You can use the web chat service on The Devon and Cornwall Police webpage or call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Use 999 in an emergency.

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