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Drugs warrant executed in Loughborough

Posted on 13/01/2010

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Two people have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed at an address in Loughborough. 

The warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at an address on Peel Drive.  A quantity of what’s believed to be Class ‘A’ drugs was recovered and several items of property were seized which are suspected of being stolen. 

The address was searched as part of a campaign by the neighbourhood beat team to disrupt local drug dealing on the Bell Foundry Estate. 

A 29 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class ‘A’ drugs and a 30 year old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen property.  They were both released on police bail pending further investigation. 

Sergeant Jamie Osborne, from the Hastings Ward and Meadow Lane neighbourhood, said; “Tackling drug dealing in the area is one of our neighbourhood priorities and this is the eighth warrant we have done since August.  It reflects our commitment to disrupt drug dealing on the estate and improve the quality of life for people who live there. 

“We know that local drug dealing blights local communities and we are taking tough action against drug dealers but we cannot do it alone.  We need the help of local communities to tell us where the problems are.  Don’t suffer in silence, if you know where the dealers are operating – tell us.” 

“We are planning further searches on the beat and I would urge anyone who has any information on drug dealing to get in touch.” 

Anyone with any information is asked to call Leicester (0116) 222 2222 or Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. 

*Please note, some mobile 'phone networks may charge for this call.