The South Glos Post

South Gloucestershire police have carried out a series of drug raids as the culmination of a four-month operation.

Officers arrested seven people and searched eight premises seizing suspected class A drugs believed to be heroin and cocaine as well as thousands of pounds in cash in the operation in Kingswood on Tuesday 14th June 2011.

South Gloucestershire’s district commander, Chief Superintendent Andy Francis, said: “This proactive police operation is part of our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and associated crime in the Kingswood area.

“Crime is Kingswood is low compared with national averages, but local people have told us they are concerned that drug use in the area is contributing to crime and disorder. There is an obvious connection between drug use and property crime such as burglary, vehicle crime and theft.

“We will continue to relentlessly target those people whose actions cause harm to the Kingswood community: drug dealers and those who commit crime to fund drug use. We will also continue to work with South Gloucestershire Council and other agencies to offer access to free support and treatment to drug users and their families.”

Police raided homes in areas including Kennington Avenue, Downend Road, Clarence Road, Wychwood, Southey Court, and an industrial unit in Moravian Road.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police arrested three men after seizing suspected cannabis plants and dried plant matter from an address in Crown Road Industrial Estate, Warmley on Wednesday 5th January 2011.

Officers from the neighbourhood team searched the business premises at about 11am, recovering a dozen mature plants which if confirmed as cannabis would have an estimated street value of £9,000. Police also seized £1,500 cash.

Three men aged 26, 34 and 42 arrested in connection with the warrant were later released on police bail pending forensic tests and further enquiries.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police have seized around 50 suspected cannabis plants, with a potential street value up to £50,000, in a raid on a house in Yate.

South Gloucestershire officers, supported by specialist firearms officers, searched the property on Thursday 2nd September.

They recovered plants, hydroponic equipment and a BB gun, and arrested a 31-year-old man, who remains in police custody.

The raid came just a day after the neighbourhood team found suspected cannabis plants at a house in Cadbury Heath.

On Wednesday 1st September neighbourhood officers recovered two full-grown plants and 20 seedlings, with a potential street value up to £22,000 as well as hydroponic equipment.

A 15-year-old boy and a 36-year-old woman were arrested and have been released on police bail pending forensic tests.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Adrian Fallows said: “Information from local people is the key to the success of our Operation Relentless, keeping our streets safe from drugs.

“Tell the neighbourhood team at Chipping Sodbury police station by calling 0845 456 7000 or emailing ssnchippingsodbury@avonandsomerset.police.uk”

“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Thornbury police arrested a man in the early hours of Sunday 25th July 2010 after finding a quantity of suspected drugs in his car.

As part of ‘Operation Relentless: keeping you safe this summer’, patrolling officers stopped and checked the car in Gillingstool just after midnight and found a quantity of white powder.

A 35-year-old man from Gloucester arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug has been released on conditional police bail pending the results of forensic tests.

Neighbourhood PC Neil Whyman said: “We are committed to tackling drug dealing and the associated crime that can impact on our communities. We rely on information from the public to help us keep the Thornbury area safe from drug crime.

“I would ask anyone with any information about drug supply to contact the neighbourhood team at Thornbury police station on 0845 456 7000. Alternatively contact the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org. They never ask your name or trace your call.”

Source: Avon and Somerset Police