Police carry out simultaneous drug raids in Macclesfield flats

On Tuesday 16th June officers from Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Unit descended on Pennine Court to carry out three drug warrants.

More than 20 officers were supported by PCSOs, Peaks and Plains Housing Association, the local authority anti-social behaviour coordinators and designing out crime officers.

Officers seized Cannabis, weapons and an e-scooter from the three properties.

A woman will be interviewed under caution at a later date in relation to possession of cannabis and possession of  weapons, and a man was provided a warning of an intended Community Protection Notice (CPN) for Anti Social Behaviour by the local authority.

Following the raids, the designing out crime officers gave crime and safety advice to the residents living in the block of flats for the remainder of the day.

Inspector Richard Haque said:

“Residents were pleased to see us taking action and making our presence felt in the community.

“Our designing out crime officers were able to take this opportunity to give them some valuable crime prevention advice, and the supporting agencies were able to assist with any further advice residents felt they needed.

“This was a fantastic example of joint working to tackle the issues that matter to you.

“If you see anti-social behaviour or drug dealing in your community, call us and we will take action to help keep you safe.”