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UK: Drugs swoop at Ipswich Station

EADT

Thursday 29 Nov 2007

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SIX people were arrested in a drugs swoop at Ipswich railway station on
Thursday night.

British Transport Police carried out spot-checks of passengers, looking
for anyone possessing an illegal substance.

A total of 15 officers, along with three sniffer dogs - one of which was
from Suffolk Constabulary - carried out the operation.

They made six arrests, detaining two people in custody for further
investigation and issuing four with warnings in relation to unlawful
possession of cannabis.

It follows a similar operation in October when nine people were arrested.

Detective inspector David Aiton, of British Transport Police, said:
“From our point of view it's been an effective and successful
initiative. There is nothing to suggest that there is more of a drug's
problem at Ipswich than at other railway stations but you do get the
people travelling from London and historical intelligence does suggest
that there has been trafficking of drugs in the past.

“However tonight has been very encouraging and our recent initiatives
like this have had a significant impact in terms of disrupting activity.

“We work together with the railway industry and Suffolk Constabulary to
share information and make sure the travelling public feel safe and secure.”

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