england/england/wakefield/”>wakefield/”>Wakefield’s Proactive Intercept Team (PIT) struck gold Overover the weekend, busting a suspected drug-dealing ring. Two men were arrested after police stopped a dodgy car in scotland/”>scotland/”>scotland/Portobelloportobello/”>portobello/”>Portobello and Eastmoor following tip-offs from locals.
Rapid Response Halts Crime Cold
Just 20 minutes into their Saturday night patrol, PCs Gleeson and Pickering spotted suspicious behaviour near a car in Portobello. They quickly alerted the PIT squad, who tailed the vehicle and forced it to stop safely on Denby Dale Road, avoiding a risky chase.
Class A Drugs and Cash Discovered
A search of the car uncovered suspected Class A drugs and a stash of cash. Two men, aged 24 and 54, were hauled in for possession with intent to supply. The 24-year-old also faces driving offence charges as inquiries continue.
Operation Topaz Cracks Down on Road Crime
This bold bust is part of Operation Topaz, a nationwide blitz where specialist Roads Policing Officers target criminals exploiting the roads. The Wakefield team’s swift move sends a stark warning to drug dealers in the area: the law is watching.
