Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested by a new police team aimed at disrupting serious and organised crime.
The officers were targeting a ‘County Lines’ drug supply line believed to be running into York from Bradford.
Officers travelled to Bradford this morning (Friday), and executed a warrant at a property in the city.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug. They were taken into custody.
The Operation Sentry team operates in plain clothes and unmarked cars.
It has a range of specialist skills, including forcing entry into properties, accessing phone data and using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) – all aimed at disrupting organised crime groups.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We see first-hand the misery that is inflicted by ‘County Lines’ drugs gangs on our communities in York and North Yorkshire. That’s why we’re relentless in our efforts to target organised crime groups, and safeguard vulnerable people.”
Anyone who suspects drug dealing in their area is asked to report it on 101 or via the North Yorkshire Police website.