Suspected Mexborough drug dealer due in court

Aiden Cook (27), formerly of York Street, Mexborough, will appear at Doncaster Magistrates' Court charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

Cook was charged following an operation by Doncaster police's Fortify team to disrupt criminality in Mexborough. The team searched a property in the area on Friday and seized drugs worth thousands of pounds.

A 30-year-old woman was interviewed voluntarily and has since been released under investigation as enquiries continue. 

Det Insp Steve Smith, who heads up the Fortify team, said: “Over the last few weeks you’ll see that we have really ramped up our efforts in Mexborough as we continue to eradicate organised crime in the area. 

“We’ve been carrying out warrants, stop and searches and working closely with key contacts within the community to direct our activity. 

“Let me be clear – this activity is not a one off effort, it will continue over the coming weeks and months to ensure that Mexborough is a safer and nicer place to be. Communities need to feel safe where they live and we are doing everything we can to ensure that happens and those involved in antisocial behaviour, drugs and firearm related crimes are removed from the streets and placed behind bars.”