Arrests made as fireworks and drugs seized in Yorkshire seaside town raid

A bust in a Yorkshire town had led to several arrests following a police investigation.

North Yorkshire Police were on a roll yesterday (November 26) after successfully arresting van occupants on Castle Road in Scarborough, who were suspected to be concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, to then execute a warrant at a nearby commercial premise which led to seizure of drugs, cash, mobile phones and fireworks.

The operation was an coordinated process as officers from the Operational Support Unit, worked alongside Eastfield, Filey, and Scarborough’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the Serious and Organised Crime Sentry Team. The arrests then led to four other properties being searched in Scarborough and Eastfield.

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were also involved due to concerns by officers, within the commercial property, of a fire risk - which has now been made safe. Now three Eastfield men are currently being held in custody as the investigation continues.

If you have information linked to yesterday's activity, or if you know of other crime related incidents in your community call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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