Two teenagers arrested for drugs offences

Dear Resident,

Last week, we received a report of suspected drug dealing activity in Eastgate.

Neighbourhood officers attended the location and carried out stop searches on two teenage boys. During the searches, officers found cannabis, along with cash and scales. One of the individuals was also found to be carrying an extendable baton concealed in his shoe.

Both individuals were arrested, and an investigation is ongoing.

Tackling drug use and dealing remains a priority for the local neighbourhood team, and information from the community plays a vital role in helping us address these issues.

If you have any information or concerns, these can be reported to us online. When reporting, the more detail you can provide, the more helpful it is. This includes:

If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, always dial 999.

Kind regards,