Three arrested in early morning raids in York

Two of the people detained still remain in custody

Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 25th Mar 2021

An early morning raid in York city centre has seen three arrested and cash and drugs seized.

Shortly before 8am yesterday, North Yorkshire Police executed a warrant at two properties in the Walmgate area of York.

Inside one of the addresses officers discovered a quantity of Class A drugs, Class B drugs and a substantial amount of cash. A small amount of class A drugs was found in the second property.

The drugs and cash were seized and two people, a man aged 27 and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs. They remain in custody for questioning.

A third person, a woman aged 42, was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs and has been released under investigation.

The warrants were carried on the back of concerns, information and intelligence that the force received from members of the local community.

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