Police: 'We'll be coming for you'

POLICE in Plymouth have delivered a stark warning to drug-abusers and dealers: "We're coming to get you."

It comes just two days after officers arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a raid in Channel Park Avenue, Efford, during which they discovered more than half a kilo of amphetamine.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs with intent to supply.

In the last 12 months 19 drug search warrants have been executed in Efford, which have led to at least 17 arrests.

Police have now issued a stark warning to drug-dealers. Efford's neighbourhood beat manager, Pc Al Roberts, warned that this was "just the beginning".

"The neighbourhood team will actively pursue every lead in relation to drug supply and drug use in Efford," Pc Roberts said.

"It's ongoing and we will continue to knock on people's doors very early where drug abuse and supply is believed to be active.

"This is just the beginning. There are a few more doors that we'll be kicking in. We're coming to get you.

"You will not remain anonymous. We will name and shame you.

"We are coming back and we will kick you out when we catch you."

Pc Roberts said his police team was now delivering leaflets to all residents living close to the most recent arrest in Channel Park Avenue.

"We're highlighting the fact we have carried out a police raid on a property in line with the Misuse of Drugs Act," Pc Roberts added.

"We're also highlighting that it's positive action we are taking, and requesting additional information, where available, to support us."

Pc Roberts said the aim was to make the Efford community feel more at ease.

"We'll listen to residents and act on intelligence gathered from the community," he said.

"Drug supply and dealing will not be tolerated.

"We want to put residents at ease and make them feel safe in their communities."

During the latest Efford raid, six police officers, acting as a section of a targeted police team, stormed the address, using a battering ram to smash down the front door.

More than half a kilo of amphetamine, in a block, was found in a bedroom, as well as a bag which contained a quantity of white powder.

The powder has been sent away for tests.

The drugs have an estimated street value of more than £6,500.

A 46-year-old man from Efford has been given bail and must go back to Charles Cross police station on Tuesday, April 14. Anyone with any information regarding the latest arrest is asked to call the police on 08452 777 444 quoting the crime reference number EC09 1298.

Members of the public can call the police anonymously to report drug-abuse or dealing in Efford by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

tnichols@ theplymouthherald.co.uk