Arrests made as Leeds police operation targets drug users and dealers
The ongoing work by the Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team follows complaints about illegal activity in Hanover Square, a short walk away from Leeds General Infirmary.
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They also issued one dispersal notice and one community resolution, and gathered nine intelligence reports.
A spokesman said: "Following reports of drug use and dealing in Hanover Square, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a successful operation to clean up the area. This is a continuous operation involving various agencies and will continue into the immediate future.
"Future plans are to remove the graffiti from Hanover Square and cut down bushes to prevent drug abuse."