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Three arrested after weapons and 30kg of drugs found in York police raids

Police carried out early morning raids in York, seizing drugs and weapons.

Officers executed drugs warrants at two properties on Lowther Terrace on Saturday, acting on tip-offs from the public.

York Outer Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Operational Support Unit teamed up to carry out the raids.

A number of large holdalls containing what is believed to be cannabis were found and seized.

Several offensive weapons were also recovered.

 A 24-year-old man, 42-year-old man and 39-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing and supplying class B drugs and possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.

They were interviewed and have since been released under investigation.

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Inspector Lee Pointon from the Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “In total we estimate that around 30kg of what is suspected to be cannabis was seized, this is a significant find for the team.

“Members of the public should be reassured that we will take all information provided to us seriously and where appropriate take action.”