An operation to tackle suspected drug dealing has led to the arrests of two men.
Officers went on a proactive patrol following intelligence that drug dealing was taking place in the Curzon Place area of Nottingham city centre.
During the patrol, the officers stopped a man who they suspected had just sold drugs to an individual.
Using powers under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, the officers searched the man and found crack cocaine and heroin.
The 20-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
He was taken into custody where, following enquiries, he was further arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and production of crack cocaine.
During the patrol, officers were tipped off about a second drug dealer in the area. A man matching the description was stopped in St Mark’s Street and officers went on to search a flat linked to the individual, where more suspected drugs were found.
The suspect, also aged 20, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of cannabis and production of crack cocaine.
Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The arrests were made yesterday (Wednesday 20 July) by the Operation Compass team, which tackles drug dealing, begging and antisocial behaviour in Nottingham city centre.
Inspector John Lees, who oversees the team’s activities, said: “These arrests are a classic example of how we listen to what people tell us and act decisively upon any intelligence provided to us.
“In this instance, we received information that drug dealing was happening in the Curzon Street area. We therefore undertook proactive patrols and an arrest was made.
“Following further enquiries by officers at the scene, a second male was detained for suspected drug offences.
“I hope these arrests reassure the public that Nottinghamshire Police listens to people’s concerns and will take positive action to make our communities safer.”
