National Tackling Drugs Week #2

In the early hours of Sunday 7th June doorstaff at Scorpio nightclub, Lawson Street, were alerted to a man who was acting suspiciously outside the club. An 18-year-old male was apprehended and police arrested the male when he was found to be in possession of an amount of what are are suspected to be Ecstasy tablets. During a further search of a house in connection with the incident police recovered another quantity of similar tablets. A 19-year-old male was also arrested in connection with this offence and both have been bailed pending further enquiries.

DS Brown added: "The good work and vigilance of the doorstaff and members of the public in this case is an excellent example of how the community can work together in combating the use and supply of drugs in and around licensed premises, particularly over a weekend.

We will not tolerate illegal drugs on the streets or in the pubs and clubs of Barrow and it is down to each and every one of us to work together to create a safer and stronger community. I can’t emphasise enough the importance of obtaining information from our community in relation to drugs. We rely on intelligence from the public to detect these crimes and prosecute offenders so if you know or suspect someone of drug dealing no matter how minor you may think it is then please contact us and we will do the rest."

PCSO Cathy Hayes, of Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team, works closely with the town’s pubs and clubs and a video explaining her work will be available on the North West Evening Mail website (click here) this week.

Anyone who has information relating the supply or use of illegal drugs can talk to an officer by popping into their local police station or calling Cumbria Police on 0845 33 00 247. Anyone who has information but wants to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.