North Yorkshire Police crackdown nets 14 arrests and seized weapons

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:17 · Archive

North Yorkshire Police made 14 arrests and seized weapons and drugs during a crackdown across York and Selby on Wednesday, November 4. The operation, part of the force's monthly Operation Tornado to coincide with Mischief Night, included extra patrols, execution of four warrants, retail crime operations and school engagement.

Officers recovered cannabis and suspected Class A drugs. In a hotel room, a 32-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were found with around 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs, about £1,000 in cash and two knives. Both have been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (crack cocaine), possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine), possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and possession of criminal property.

In total, officers seized two knives, four swords and an illegally owned air rifle. Three of the area's most wanted offenders wanted for recall to prison were arrested. A lock-up in West Yorkshire containing around £150,000 of suspected stolen property was uncovered as part of an investigation into the theft of an HGV trailer from Selby.

How it is being reported

• 14 arrests, weapons seized and drugs found in North Yorkshire Police crackdownFourteen arrests have been made and weapons seized during a police crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 11:31
• 14 arrests, weapons seized and drugs found in North Yorkshire Police crackdownFourteen arrests have been made and weapons seized during a police crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 11:31

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · York · Selby · Tim Forber · West Yorkshire

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