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Plain-clothed officers used "covert tactics" in Bradford city centre during an operation which led to an arrest and multiple drug seizures.
Neighbourhood Policing Teams, backed by Bradford Special Constables, carried out the operation on Friday night, in areas hit by drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
Officers targeted known hotspots, working with Bradford Watch CCTV to spot suspicious activity and coordinate responses across the city centre.
Officers carried out seven Section 23 stop searches and arrested one person on suspicion of theft and drug offences.
The seized drugs (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Police recorded five crimes, issued two Community Resolutions for drug offences and submitted one case for summons.
Multiple quantities of drugs, including cannabis and spice, were seized during the operation, and officers logged 15 intelligence reports.
The seized drugs (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Multiple patrols conducted
Officers also patrolled areas where residents had raised concerns about violence against women and girls.
They carried out high-visibility patrols to deter crime and visited vulnerable residents to offer reassurance and support.
Police targeted locations where residents had complained about drugs and anti-social behaviour.