Two arrests and heroin an crack seized in Harrogate
A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Bradford, were arrested by North Yorkshire Police.
Police in Harrogate have arrested two people from Bradford on Saturday (26 September) in relation to drug offences.
A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were seen acting suspiciously in the Library Gardens area of Harrogate and were stopped by officers from North Yorkshire Police’s proactive Operation Expedite team.
Following searches a large quantity of suspected heroin and crack cocaine was seized and the pair were arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.
The man has been released on police bail and the teen has been released while as enquiries continue.
North Yorkshire Police’s Expedite teams focus on those involved in drug dealing, particularly ‘county lines’ – dealers travelling from outside of North Yorkshire to pedal drugs in our towns, often exploiting vulnerable and young people and forcing them to sell their drugs for them.
Tackling county lines drug dealing is a priority for North Yorkshire Police, and Expedite teams work proactively to prevent and detect drug dealing and associated offences. They also work to safeguard and protect those who are vulnerable and targeted by organised crime networks.