Police break through gate and front door in multiple Leeds drug raids

Police raided several properties in Leeds for drugs this morning after tip offs from the public.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Aug 2018, 10:36 BST
Updated 18th Aug 2018, 10:50 BST
Drug raids in Leeds on Saturday morningDrug raids in Leeds on Saturday morning
Drug raids in Leeds on Saturday morning

Police in Bramley broke through a metal gate with specialist entry officers to get access to a property to search it under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

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There police recovered drugs and items stolen from cars.

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A door off its hinges in Latchmere DriveA door off its hinges in Latchmere Drive
A door off its hinges in Latchmere Drive

Both raids were carried out after warrants were issued by Leeds Magistrates Court.

A spokesman for the force said: "The team have given an early call at addresses in the West Park area after community information around drug supply. During the execution of a Magistrates warrant on Latchmere Drive officers recovered controlled drugs and items stolen from motor vehicles.

"Neighbourhood officers have continued with early morning calls in the Bramley area executing Magistrates search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act which are still ongoing. Specialist entry officers were used to gain entry through metal security gates. The searches continue after community information."

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