Drug related crime day success for police

Two people have been arrested, a man charged and warrants executed in the initiative in Maltby on Monday (March 2).

A 36-year-old man was charged with possession of cannabis.

Dean Heaps, of Grange Lane, has been bailed to appear before Rotherham Magistrates Court at a later date.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and bailed pending further enquiries.

A 55-year-old woman was interviewed under caution in relation to possession of mephedrone.

Also, a 19-year-old man was reported on summons for possession of cannabis and a 26-year-old man was given a verbal caution for possession of the drug.

Officers also arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of drugs possession following a stop check.

Three warrants were executed on Monday in Morrell Street, Grange Lane and Churchill Avenue.

Inspector Steven Brookes from Rotherham South Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Yesterday saw a number of resources deployed to the Maltby area to proactively seek out those committing crime in the area.

“We executed a number of warrants and made some good arrests for drugs offences, demonstrating we will take robust action with those found in possession of illegal substances.

“In addition, we carried out high visibility patrols in hotspot areas for anti-social behaviour and were joined by officers from partner organisations.”

Searches were also conducted to trace individuals wanted for a variety of offences.

Insp Brookes said: “I anticipate that there will be further days of action across the south of Rotherham and indeed, across the whole town, as we commit to stamping out criminality in all its forms.”