Added: 08/02/2010
(Please note that this is archived material and may not necessarily reflect the current position of Northamptonshire Police)
AN estimated £226,000 worth of drugs has been seized in Misuse of Drugs Act warrants in Northamptonshire, thanks to calls received by Crimestoppers. The most recent figures from the independent charity show that more than 250 calls were received in relation to drugs offences over the last ten months. A total of 33 calls were received sharing intelligence in relation to the manufacture and cultivation of drugs. These calls provided the police with vital intelligence that led to the detection of cannabis factories and resulted in three arrests during January. These offenders have been placed on police bail until March 2010. Charlotte Green, Operational Performance Unit officer said: “We work closely with Crimestoppers to bring to justice those involved in criminal activity. “It’s vital that members of the public continue to report anyone who they think might be committing crime in their area.” Crimestoppers takes in information on an anonymous basis from those unwilling to speak to police officers and staff directly. Information can be left on an anonymous basis by ringing the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers will then pass that information on to the police.
Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information, should call Northamptonshire Police on 03000 111 222 - alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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