InYourArea Community
Sefton 'Days of Action' see police arrest two on drugs and weapons offences
Merseyside Police seized a large quantity of class A, B and C drugs from a Southport property
Drugs
InYourArea Community
Leicestershire police chief says cannabis 'is a gateway drug' and must remain a Class B
Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has joined a growing band of people calling for recreational cannabis to remain illegal.
InYourArea Community
Liverpool drug offences remain highest in UK but show steady decline since March 2021
Liverpool has topped the latest ONS figures, but a recent drop in numbers may indicate success across several targeted policing strategies in the county.
National
Drug-drivers face mandatory rehab courses before getting back on the road
There were more than 12,000 convictions for drug-driving in Britain in 2019
InYourArea Community
Leicestershire Police arrest 106 drink and drug drivers in lead up to Christmas
Police arrested eighteen following collisions with stationary vehicles, roadside furniture, trees and ditches.
National
Fireworks used as signal for drugs ‘being dropped’ in area
MP Robbie Moore wants local enforcement to clamp down on them
InYourArea News
Man spared jail after being caught growing cannabis in shed
Jason Chubbs said he was growing the drugs for self-medication
InYourArea News
Two arrested as police intercept suspected drug deal in Southport town centre
A significant amount of cocaine was recovered after both men were searched
InYourArea News
Drug driving arrest after police chase car into Southport park
A man attempted to run away after driving into the park
InYourArea News
Two arrested as police raids uncover drugs and £25k cash
'Dealing or using drugs can often lead to serious violence and we must work together to protect our communities from these substances'
InYourArea News
Cannabis addict fled town after setting up drugs farm in rented house
The farm was initially forecast to have a potential yield of £260,000
Southport
Three arrests as police bust drug deal outside Southport hotel
“Thanks to the swift response from our officer patrols, this suspected drug deal has been disrupted"