This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Police are reinforcing regular operations to detect and disrupt supplies and sales of illegal drugs onto the Isle of Wight
Officers and staff were involved in executing seven warrants in and around the Isle of Wight on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
The following seven people have been charged with various drug offences:
The men included a 24 year old, 25 year old, 26 year old, 27 year old, two 28 year olds and a 33 year old. All men are from the Isle of Wight.
Targeting drug dealers
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Gary Hill of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said:
“Yesterdays day of action was part of Hampshire Constabulary’s ongoing approach to keeping the island a hostile environment for suspected criminals. Thanks for support from the public
“All the police officers and staff involved in today’s warrants would like to thank members of the public for their support and understanding.
“We want the Isle of Wight to become an even safer place following an eleven (11) per cent reduction in all crime across the district since April 2013 (621 fewer crimes) when compared to the same eight months last year. (April – November 2012).
“The co-operation of the law-abiding community is crucial to ensure our work is always focused in the right places at the right times.”
How to contact police with information about drugs in our communities
Anyone with information about illegal drugs affecting the community is encouraged to contact police by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 18001 101.
Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
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