Two arrested as police carry out drug searches

Police have been carrying out warrants at properties in the Clifton area of York

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug offences as police carried out searches at a number of properties.

The suspects, aged in their 40s, were held in the Clifton area of York on Saturday, North Yorkshire Police said.

Officers seized a large amount of cash and class B drugs at the property, in one of "several" drug warrant operations in the area.

Sgt Stuart Henderson said: "People who live and work in Clifton are very clear that drug dealers aren't welcome there, and I'd like to thank the community for working with us."

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