Class A drugs found in Lincoln Road shop as police launch operation to tackle organised crime in Peterborough

Police found drugs in a city shop as a crackdown was launched on organised crime in the city.

A joint operation between His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and police saw nine shops visited in the Lincoln Road area of Millfield and London Road on Wednesday.

Class A drugs were found at one of the shops in Lincoln Road resulting in a 44-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He has since been released from custody under investigation while further enquiries are carried out.

Sergeant Sarah Phillips, from the eastern Peterborough Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The operation was held as a joint response to tackle organised criminality in the Millfield area of Peterborough.

“We will continue to work with partner agencies to disrupt criminal activity taking place and posing a threat to our communities.”.