Police seize £580,000 of drugs in Wakefield as 15 addresses searched

By Leanne Clarke
Published 9th Mar 2023, 09:52 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2023, 10:05 BST
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West Yorkshire Police found an estimated £580,000 of illegal drugs following searches at 15 addresses in Wakefield as part of targeted activity aimed at tackling County Lines organised crime and exploitation.

An estimated £500,000 of cannabis was seized from the properties which were all concentrated within four streets close to each other in the South Kirkby area.

This included 374 cannabis plants and over 27 kilos of prepared cannabis.

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Officers also seized 185g of cocaine and a range of Class C controlled medications. A lock knife and £1,200 in cash, which was found hidden in an air vent, were also seized.

An estimated £500,000 of cannabis was seized from the properties which were all concentrated within four streets close to each other in the South Kirby area.An estimated £500,000 of cannabis was seized from the properties which were all concentrated within four streets close to each other in the South Kirby area.
An estimated £500,000 of cannabis was seized from the properties which were all concentrated within four streets close to each other in the South Kirby area.

Eight menwere arrested on suspicion of drugs and other offences. They were released on bail pending further enquiries.

A vulnerable female, believed to be a victim of cuckooing, was also safeguarded.

Det Chief Inspector Phil Jackson of West Yorkshire Police's Wakefield District said: “West Yorkshire Police is committed to combating drugs and targeting the organised criminals who exploit the vulnerable in order to profit from their miserable trade.”

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“Protecting our communities is a priority for us and I would like to thank the community as the intelligence they provide is key to police taking appropriate action.”

Currently the Neighbourhood Impact Team has recovered in excess of £9million of controlled drugs, over £200,000 cash and viable firearms with significant sentences handed down at court.