Stop and searches in Mexborough to tackle organised crime

Officers also carried out a warrant under the misuse of drugs act as they continued their work on Operation Fortify.

Det Ins Steve Smith, who heads up the Fortify team, said: “Tuesday was another busy day for my team. They are out there, on the ground listening to the local community and acting on information that is passed to them.

“My appeal to you — the residents and business owners who care about Mexborough — is this: you know who the people committing the crimes are, you know where the drugs, weapons and cash are. You need to share this information with us. We can help make your neighbourhood a safer place to be.

“You can have absolute confidence that any information you give via Crimestoppers is anonymous.

“Nobody will know that you’ve been in touch.”

Crimestoppers can be called on 0800 555 111.