13 arrests as Doncaster Op Duxford.

13 arrests as Doncaster Op Duxford tackles drug supply and organised crime

Several addresses in Doncaster suspected of being involved in the growth and supply of illegal drugs have been raided today (Wednesday 7 May) as part of Operation Duxford.

A targeted day of action focusing on tackling organised crime groups and associated criminality has seen 13 arrests so far, with over 200 cannabis plants seized during a series of warrants obtained and executed under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Today’s Duxford has been led by Operation Fortify – a dedicated team of officers and detectives responsible for tackling serious and organised crime.

🗣️ 👮🏻‍♀️ Detective Inspector Laura Procter, from Doncaster’s Operation Fortify team, said: “Cannabis may seem like a harmless drug but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“The large-scale production and sale of this drug funds organised crime groups who are responsible for bringing violent criminality to our neighbourhoods and communities.

“By cutting out the growth and supply of this illegal drug, we severely limit the influence of these organised crime groups, who often recruit vulnerable people who they exploit to look after these grows.

“A lot of intelligence and evidence gathering goes into the work our officers do day in, day out and today’s operation gives us an opportunity to really show the public just how hard they work every day to keep the people of Doncaster safe.

“The activities and efforts that form part of this operation happen every day across South Yorkshire with various teams and departments working hard to fight organised crime groups.

“This work isn’t always visible to the public so it’s great to use Operation Duxford as a way to show the public our proactive stance and continued commitment to fighting serious and organised crime.”

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