Two arrested in Gainsborough for drugs offences

Two men have been arrested following warrants executed in Gainsborough, this morning (13 May), as part of our Violent Crime Reduction Initiative.

Officers from Lincolnshire Police, supported by colleagues from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, executed warrants at two addresses.

The men, aged 39 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and remain in custody.

It follows several warrants executed in Gainsborough and North Lincolnshire, last week.

Assistant Chief Constable Kerrin Wilson said: “This morning’s warrants demonstrate our ongoing commitment to tackling criminality across our county despite the unprecedented times that we are living in. “Sadly, those hell bent on causing harm and feeding on the vulnerable still exist but we will be relentless in our pursuit of those offenders.

“While Lincolnshire remains a safe place to live and work, there are still some incidents which are of concern to our communities.

“That is why I launched our Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, in January, which focuses on preventing further victims, safeguarding victims and bringing offenders to justice.

“Today’s action, following on from the warrants executed last week, shows that we are taking the issue of drug supply in Lincolnshire very seriously especially as there is a strong link with violent crime.

Following last week’s warrants, seven men were arrested and subsequently charged.

One man was bailed, while the other six appeared by virtual link at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court. They have been remanded to appear at a Lincoln Crown Court hearing, next month.