Local Priorities Drug dealing/misuse Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Drug dealing/misuse, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

PC Wingrove and I have been doing more proactive patrols in the Rushden South area following intelligence of drug dealing in the area. We have completed a stop search of a person and vehicle, and more intelligence has been gathered as a result.

It is only with your help that we are able to target those involved in drug dealing and misuse. If you have any information you can contact the local Neighbourhood Officers through Northamptonshire Talking or by emailing us at NeighbourhoodTeamEastNorthants@northants.police.uk

Alternatively, if you would like to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on the details below.

The illicit drugs market is big business, worth an estimated £9.4 billion a year and drug deaths have reached an all-time. Taking the health harms, costs of crime and wider impacts on society together, it is estimated the total costs of drugs to society are over £19 billion, which is more than twice the value of the market itself.

If you are adversely affected by antisocial behaviour in your community associated with drug use, The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 outlines the flexible tools and powers that the police, local authorities and other local agencies can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.northants.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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