Dangerously driven car seized and drugs found

Ilkeston Police officers have seized a vehicle after it was seen being driven in a dangerous manner in the area.

After the driver failed to stop upon request, officers later found the dark coloured Fiat Punto abandoned but containing a substantial amount of class A and class B drugs as well as weapons including knives.

PC Darby from the Crime Action Group said: "We are out in our community every day and target suspicious activity or follow up on intelligence received by the public.

"We are continuing to work hard to target drug supply and dealing, crime and anti-social behaviour, and to keep our communities safe.

"We will always look to develop any information we receive about possible illegal drug activity and investigate further if appropriate."

If you have information about drug use in your community, you can contact Derbyshire Police on one of the following options:

• Website – There are crime reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

Do you, or someone you know, have issues with alcohol or drugs and are finding that this is causing you problems?

If so, the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership (DRP) can offer you free and confidential tailored support, to help you gain control and build positive relationships. Call 0845 308 4010, or 01246 206514 from a mobile, or email info @ derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk