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Eight arrests in two-day blitz on drug dealing

Northumbria Police

28 July 2010


Eight people have been arrested in a two-day crackdown on suspected cocaine dealers in North Shields.
Neighbourhood officers with support from the Total Policing Task Force carried out a series of dawn raids at addresses across North Tyneside on Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Approximately £10,000 in cash and a quantity of cocaine and cannabis bush has been recovered following searches.
North Shields Neighbourhood Inspector Geoff Cross said: “This enforcement activity is part of a long-running investigation into drug dealing in North Shields.
“This demonstrates that we are listening to community concerns and taking positive action to tackle issues.
“Information from the public is vital in helping us reduce crime and identifying those who cause the most harm in your neighbourhood and we are grateful for this help.”
On Tuesday warrants were executed at Barrington Avenue, West Dene Drive, Spring Gardens, Kirklington Road and three addresses at Knotts Flats, all in North Shields, and Park Lane, Shiremoor.
And on Wednesday warrants were executed at Salisbury Avenue, Waldo Street and Gardner Place in North Shields; Park View, Whitley Bay and Seafield View, Tynemouth.
Detective Superintendent Ralph Logan of the Total Policing Task Force said: “This group has allegedly been involved in the supply of controlled drugs across North Shields and our aim is to take away their drugs and put an end to their criminal activities.
“The supply of illegal drugs can ruin lives and we are working closely with neighbourhood teams to prevent illegal substances being supplied within our communities.”
Anyone with any information about criminal activity in their community can contact their neighbourhood team on 03456 043 043.
Arrest details:
Tuesday - A 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of money laundering, a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class cannabis.
Wednesday – A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of money laundering, a 32-year-old on suspicion of possession of cocaine with intent to supply, a 23-year-old man on suspicion of possession of cocaine, a 31-year-old man on suspicion of producing cannabis, and a 22-year-old man on suspicion of possession of cannabis.