Colwyn Bay and Mochdre drugs raids result in arrests

Oct 6 2008 By Steve Stratford

POLICE arrested six people following a series of drugs raids in Colwyn Bay and Mochdre last week.

Five warrants were executed on Wednesday, October 1 under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as part of Operation Awe. A quantity of Class A and C drugs were seized along with other items of drugs paraphernalia.

In total six people were arrested at the various addresses: one male received a caution for possession of a Class C drug; one female received a caution for possession of a Class A drug; one male was charged with two house burglaries and remanded; one male was charged with shoplifting and bailed; and one male and one female have been given police bail pending further enquiries.

PC Dawn Williams said: "The warrant was a result of good information provided by the community and intelligence gathered by the local policing team and I hope this reassures the public that if they provide us with information we will act on it in a positive manner."

If you have any concerns about drugs in your community call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. If you want free confidential help and advice about drugs contact the Wales Drug and Alcohol helpline on 0800 633 55 88.