Harrogate man arrested and in court within 24 hours
The 19-year-old was arrested on Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate on Friday morning
Last updated 5th Oct 2020
A 19-year-old Harrogate man appeared in court on Saturday morning less than 24 hours after his arrest on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply.
The man was arrested by North Yorkshire Police’s proactive Operation Expedite team on Cheltenham Mount in Harrogate on Friday morning (2 October). The arrest followed a short foot chase after officers suspected drug dealing was taking place. A quantity of suspected crack cocaine was also seized by officers.
The man was later charged with possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and was remanded in custody. He appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning (sitting at Leeds) where the case was sent for trial on 9 November 2020.
Signs to look out for
Cuckooing – this is where drug dealers take over the homes of vulnerable people and use the property as a base to store and sell drugs
Increased callers at a property
Increase in cars pulling up for short periods of time
Different accents at a property
Increased antisocial behaviour at a property
Not seeing the resident for long periods of time
Unfamiliar vehicles at the property
Windows covered or curtains closed for long periods
Communal doors propped open
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101. If you prefer not to speak to the police and wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. If you or another person is in immediate danger, always call 999.
Look out for the signs that a young person you know might be exploited by drug dealers:
Persistently going missing from school or home and / or being found out-of-area
Unexplained money, clothes, or mobile phones
Excessive receipt of texts / phone calls
Relationships with controlling / older individuals or groups
Leaving home / care without explanation
Suspicion of physical assault / unexplained injuries
Carrying weapons
Significant decline in school results / performance
Gang association or isolation from peers or social networks
Self-harm or significant changes in emotional well-being