Police in Leeds have taken £1.2m worth of drugs off the street so far this year

Leeds District Neighbourhood Policing Teams have executed 56 search warrants in relation to drugs since January.

Nearly 1,900 cannabis plants have been seized and 34 people have been arrested - with 12 of those having been charged and remanded.

The total value of all drugs seized comes to £1.2m.

Chief Inspector Kevin Pickles, head of Neighbourhood Policing for Leeds, said: "These results show that we are proactively targeting those whose criminality impacts on the lives of people in our community.

"Drugs and associated criminality continue to cause fear in our local communities and I hope this sends a clear message that we are committed to tackling these issues.

"My neighbourhood policing teams are determined to disrupt those criminals to keep the people of Leeds district feeling safe.

"Information from the community remains an absolutely vital part of this work and we would encourage anyone who has information on those involved in drug dealing or other crime in their area to report it to us either directly or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.’

Coun Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s executive member with responsibility for Safer Leeds, said: “I very much welcome the positive and proactive work that is being undertaken by District Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the city to tackle and remove drugs from our streets and communities.”

Information can be submitted via an online reporting form at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus or 101.

It can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.