Fifteen arrested in drug raid

Fifteen arrested in drug raid

Fifteen people have been arrested in a major drug bust in Bournemouth town centre.

Over 100 police officers were involved in the operation, which saw officers raid three premises just after 0600 BST on Thursday.

Police say they recovered crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis along with several stolen items.

Bournemouth police say the operation was part of the ongoing Operation Globe, which has seen a 23% rise in arrests for possessing drugs.

Following the raids, officers went house-to-house in the area, to gather information.

Bournemouth section commander, Inspector Neil MacBean, said: "I would like to reassure the people of Bournemouth that we take a very strong and robust stance against all sorts of criminality and anti-social behaviour.

"The searches of the three properties were comprehensive and the result of a lengthy period of detailed intelligence gathering by my officers.

"I'd like to thank our partners in Operation Globe - the borough council, town centre businesses and statutory bodies such as drug action teams - for all their help which shows that together we can crack crime."