Several arrested in East Lindsey drugs swoops - This is Grimsby

POLICE are continuing to crack down on drug crime in East Lindsey.

Operation Grittar, an initiative set up by Lincolnshire Police, saw a number of homes in Mablethorpe and other areas targeted by the police in November and December.

To date, several people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved with the supply of Class A drugs, heroin, cannabis and mobile phones have been seized, as well as significant amounts of cash, which police have the power to confiscate under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

DCI Steve Taylor, of Lincolnshire Police, said: "The towns along Lincolnshire's coastline are family resorts where people come to enjoy themselves in safety.

"This operation focuses on a minority of individuals who seek to blight our communities by trading in Class A drugs while also instigating unacceptable levels of violence.

"We will not tolerate those who commit such offences.

"My specialist officers and I will continue to robustly disrupt these groups and bring offenders to justice until drug dealing and its associated violence is eradicated from our streets."

A number of men and women remain on police bail until early next year while the investigation continues.

Throughout Operation Grittar, police have worked closely with other forces and partner agencies, such as local authorities, social services and registered social landlords.

Four people have been, or are due to be, evicted from their homes for breach of their tenancy agreements due to involvement in drugs.

Police are warning criminals that further warrants will be executed throughout the forthcoming weeks and they fully expect more arrests to be made.

Communities are being asked to help police disrupt the activities of criminal gangs by reporting suspicious behaviour.

You can report information, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or call 101.