Man charged after Ashfield drugs raids

Policeraided three addresses at around 8am on Tuesday morning – two in Willow Crescent, Sutton, and one in The Birches, Ravenshead. Two men were arrested and drugs, cash and jewellery were recovered.

Bradley Hardy, 20, of Willow Crescent, has been charged for three counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply, possession of criminal property and a breach of a Community Protection Notice. He appeared and Mansfield Magistrates' court yesterday (Thursday) and was released on bail.

A 57-year-old man was also arrested at a property in The Birches, Ravenshead and released under investigation.

Nottinghamshire Police are now actively seeking closure notices for both addresses on Willow Crescent.

Inspector Mark Dickson, Ashfield District Commander said “This operation was carried out using a range of specialist knowledge and skills from across Nottinghamshire Police.“We are committed to keeping the public safe and these arrests have disrupted the supply of drugs in the Ashfield district.

“Drug dealing is often associated with making money and having expensive things, but we will always seize items when we suspect they have been gained through criminal activities.

“The closure notices will also assist in making that area of Sutton-in-Ashfield safer and reduce anti-social behaviour. The residents in the area raised their concerns and we have acted. Whenever the public provide us with information we will look to take positive action wherever possible.”

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