Police seize knives and drugs, arrest drug drivers and locate wanted man during patrols in Derbyshire town

By Tom Hardwick
Published 28th Jul 2023, 13:57 BST
Updated 28th Jul 2023, 13:58 BST
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Proactive patrols in a Derbyshire town have seen a wanted man arrested, drug drivers taken into custody and both weapons and drugs removed from the streets.

The Matlock Safer Neighbourhood Team have made a series of arrests while patrolling the town’s roads in recent weeks.

An SNT spokesperson said: “It's been a busy few weeks for PC Hussain who has been busy out and about on proactive patrols in Matlock. A number of vehicles seized for no insurance and no licence.

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“A number of individuals stopped and searched where drugs and knifes have been recovered.

A number of arrests have been made on Matlock’s streets.A number of arrests have been made on Matlock’s streets.
A number of arrests have been made on Matlock’s streets.

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“A number of individuals arrested for driving whilst under the influence of drugs, including a male who was wanted by Nottinghamshire Police – found in Matlock under the influence of drugs. We will continue to act upon the information that you send us.”