Two men have been arrested in connection with drugs and anti-social behaviour (ASB) offences.

A drug raid was carried out yesterday (Wednesday, January 24) in Link Walk, Hatfield, in which officers seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and cannabis.

Mobile phones and £500 in cash, 14 e-bikes and e-scooters - that are suspected stolen - were also found and seized.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The warrant was executed on Link Walk, Hatfield.The warrant was executed on Link Walk, Hatfield. (Image: Google Maps)

An 18-year-old man from Hatfield was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug, possession with intent to supply a class A drug (crack cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis).

A 37-year-old man from Hatfield was also taken into custody, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (crack cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis).

 

Link Walk and the surrounding area is currently the subject of increased police patrols as part of Hertfordshire Constabulary's Operation Oarlock, which aims to tackle ASB, drugs and vehicle theft.

Sergeant Robert Wilson said: “We carried out this warrant in response to concerns from the public. I hope this reassures you that we listen to your views and take them seriously.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Officers entering the property in Link Walk.Officers entering the property in Link Walk. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

“It is not fair that residents are made to feel unsafe which is why we are committed to working closely with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and our specialist unit of Operation Scorpion officers (who tackle acquisitive crime) so that we can take action.

“Residents in the Link Walk area can expect to see an increased police presence as part of our ongoing Operation Oarlock.

"I urge residents to carry on reporting any concerns so that we can take action.

"Remember, you can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers who will feed the report back to us whilst making sure you are not identified.”

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Councils' Cllr Sandreni Bonfante added: "I am pleased that we were able to support our colleagues in the police with carrying out this warrant.

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"We will continue to work with our partners to tackle drugs and ASB and I encourage residents to report any concerns they may have to the police or Crimestoppers.”

Information can also be reported to Hertfordshire police online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Fourteen e-bikes and e-scooters were also seized.Fourteen e-bikes and e-scooters were also seized. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.