Cannabis seized during drugs warrant in Hemel Hempstead

Officers from Dacorum’s Safer Neighbourhood Team and Operation Scorpion team executed a drugs’ warrant in the Woodhall Farm area of Hemel Hempstead yesterday (Tuesday).

The teams forced entry to an address in Cleves Road just after 6am under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, before detaining several people inside.

A search of the property was conducted before a quantity of cannabis was recovered and seized.

Two people will be dealt with by way of community resolution - an out-of-court disposal used by police to deal with lower level offences in a proportionate manner - as it was their first offence.

Further intelligence was recorded and submitted as a result of the warrant.

Sergeant James Bessant, who leads the Hemel Hempstead East Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We forced entry to this particular address because we had reason to suspect drug dealing was occurring at the property.

“I know some may hold the view that it’s ‘just a bit of cannabis’ but my colleagues and I have seen first-hand how drugs can ruin lives.

"We are committed to seeking out and disrupting suspected drug dealing in this town and will do all we can to crackdown on those involved in this criminal activity.

“We review every single piece of information reported to us and it’s this crucial intelligence that enables us to take action, so please – if you suspect criminal activity in your neighbourhood, tell us so we can do something about it.”

You can report information online or call 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.