Police search 39 addresses in Flintshire and Wrexham

Mar 4 2010 by Eleanor Barlow, Flintshire Chronicle

POLICE searched 39 addresses in Flintshire and Wrexham last week as part of a crackdown on crime.

As part of the No Place to Hide initiative drug dealers, burglars and people wanted by the courts were targeted by the force.

Targeted raids recovered what are believed to be drugs, stolen property, offensive weapons and cash and a number of arrests were made.

The Automatic Number Plate Recognition system checked more than 2,000 vehicles and more than 60 motorists were stopped.

Motoring offences included dangerous leaking fuel tanks on lorries and uninsured cars.

Anti-social behaviour patrols stopped juveniles, seized alcohol and took details which will be followed up.

Superintendent Neill Anderson said: “While Wrexham and Flintshire are amongst the safest places to live and work, the message we want to get across is that if people are intent on engaging in drug crime , burglary, dealing in stolen goods, driving unfit vehicles or driving without insurance, there will be no place to hide in this area.

“Last week’s activity came about due to the public and local police working together to focus on priorities that our communities tell us about.”

For more information and pictures of the raids see this week’s Flintshire Chronicle.