Three men have been charged with drug dealing in York.
It follows ‘multiple’ raids on addresses in York by officers in North Yorkshire Police’s organised crime unit.
The search warrants were executed on Wednesday (7 May).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “During the searches, officers found significant amounts of drugs suspected to be heroin, MDMA, cannabis and cocaine, along with amounts of cash and evidence of suspected drug supply.
“Three local men were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply Class A and Class B drugs.”
Mahbub Kamali Rahman, 32, of Osbaldwick, and Paul Matson, 62, of Bootham Square, York, were later charged with conspiracy to supply heroin.
They appeared at York Magistrates’ Court today (Friday) when they were remanded into custody before appearing at York Crown Court on 16 June 2025 at 10.30am.
The other 62-year-old man has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
‘Brilliant work’
Detective Chief Inspector Fionna McEwan, who leads the organised crime unit, said: “Whilst I am limited in what I can say while the court proceedings and the wider investigation are ongoing, I commend the brilliant work of the Organised Crime Unit who have been expertly supported by a range of specialist teams.
“These include the op sentry serious organised crime disruption team, the economic crime unit, the operational support unit, covert services, the major investigation team, the british transport police county lines team, firearms support unit, digi dog and drugs dog officers, analysts, intelligence researchers, and the telecoms SPOCs.
“This demonstrates North Yorkshire Police’s capacity and capability to clamp down on organised drug-related crime which causes untold misery in our communities.
“I also thank residents for their continued support in reporting information about suspicious activity to North Yorkshire Police or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
“I can give assurance that every piece of information and intelligence that is shared with us is carefully assessed and often helps us to take direct action against suspected criminals.”