£1 million of illegal drugs seized in Doncaster

Officers from Doncaster’s neighbourhood and Fortify teams have been joined by specialist teams from across the force.

Officers in Doncaster have made 26 arrests and seized drugs, weapons and cash as part of an ongoing operation to tackle organised and violent crime in the Edlington and city centre areas of Doncaster.

Over the last two months, there has been an intensification in activity to target and disrupt organised crime gangs involved in drugs production and violent crime in the city.

Officers from Doncaster’s neighbourhood and Fortify teams have been joined by specialist teams from across the force, along with partner agencies, to carry out warrants, stop searches, land searches, high visibility and covert patrols.

So far, the teams have executed 29 warrants, conducted 26 stop searches and stopped 112 vehicles.

These activities have led to the arrest of 26 people for various offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, forced labour, production of a Class B drug and shoplifting.

Officers have seized 900 cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of £900,000 as well as significant amounts Class A drugs. A significant amount of cash has also been recovered.

Various weapons including a swan-off shotgun, an imitation firearm, crossbow, machetes and a zombie knife have also been removed from the streets.