Essex Police find drugs in early morning raid on Maldon home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 10:28 · Archive

Essex Police discovered a significant quantity of controlled drugs during a search warrant at a Maldon property in the early hours of Friday.

Essex Police forced entry into a property in Maldon in the early hours of Friday morning and discovered a significant quantity of controlled drugs. Two men from Maldon were detained and searched as part of the operation.

Officers from the Chelmsford and Maldon Neighbourhood Policing Teams carried out the search warrant. The operation was supported by the Operational Support Group and followed information provided to police by members of the community.

Police said information received from communities is assessed and, where appropriate, can be used to seek warrants through the courts and take action against suspected criminality.

Sergeant Dalby, of the Maldon Town Team, said: 'We know the harm that drugs can cause to individuals, families and wider communities, and we remain committed to disrupting those involved in this type of criminality.' He encouraged anyone with information about drug activity or other offences in their area to report it to police, saying: 'The information you provide really does make a difference and helps us take action like this.'

Police have urged anyone with concerns about drug dealing or other criminal activity in their area to report the information to them.

How it is being reported

• Police find 'significant quantity' of drugs after early hours raid at Essex homeEssex Police force entry into a Maldon property, discovering a significant quantity of controlled drugs and detaining two local men during a warrant.Brentwood Guardian · 26 Oct, 09:51
• Police find 'significant quantity' of drugs after early hours raid at Essex homeEssex Police force entry into a Maldon property, discovering a significant quantity of controlled drugs and detaining two local men during a warrant.Colchester Gazette · 26 Oct, 09:51
• Police find 'significant quantity' of drugs after early hours raid at Essex homeEssex Police force entry into a Maldon property, discovering a significant quantity of controlled drugs and detaining two local men during a warrant.Echo (Basildon) · 26 Oct, 09:51

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