Police officer arrested on suspicion of drugs offences

The police constable was arrested on Tuesday after a report to the force’s Professional Standards Department and a property being searched in Warmsworth.

The officer, who works in Doncaster, has today been suspended from their duties and an internal Professional Standards misconduct investigation has been launched alongside the criminal investigation.

The officer has been released under investigation.

Alongside the police officer, a 36-year-old man and 64-year-old man, from Doncaster, were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a Class B drug. They have also been released under investigation as enquiries continue.

Detective Supt Delphine Waring, head of South Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Department, said of the arrest: “As a force we remain committed to being as open and transparent as possible about our professional standards and these allegations will be thoroughly investigated.

“Any officer involved in criminal activities will be dealt with both internally and externally through the legal system.”