Police seize 59 nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes worth £2,000 in raid

The operation, targeting drugs supply in Dewsbury, took place at a shop on Huddersfield Road in Ravensthorpe on Wednesday morning <i>(Image: West Yorkshire Police)</i>

(Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Police have seized a large quantity of nitrous oxide during a raid.

The operation, targeting drugs supply in Dewsbury, took place at a shop on Huddersfield Road in Ravensthorpe on Wednesday morning.

Officers forced entry into the building and recovered 59 nitrous oxide canisters, six boxes of suspected steroids, and illegal cigarettes and vapes worth an estimated £2,000.

Inspector Amanda Holroyd of Kirklees Police, said: "Today's warrant has seen us seize significant amounts of nitrous oxide as well as suspected steroids.

"The illegal supply of drugs and the associated violent crime it so often brings is a blight on communities and tackling this kind of offending is a real priority for us in Ravensthorpe.

"As with all drugs, we know the abuse of nitrous oxide can carry serious and potentially fatal health risks, and it is important we continue to work to stop it's illegal use in our communities."

The operation involved specialist officers, including a drugs dog and handler, and formed part of ongoing efforts by police and partners to tackle crime in the area.

A spokesperson said the investigation remains ongoing, and urged anyone with information about drug crime in Ravensthorpe to contact Kirklees Police.