FIFTEEN people have been arrested in Derbyshire as part of a police crackdown on drugs.
They were detained from across the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak as part of Operation Phoenix - a drive to tackle the supply and use of controlled drugs in the county.
The 15, aged between 14 and 41-years-old, were arrested on suspicion of various offences - including the possession of Class A and B drugs, money laundering and burglary.
The operation ran from Monday, November 17 to Sunday, November 23.
It saw officers carrying out a passive drugs dog operation in Glossop and Matlock to target suspected drug use in town centre pubs and clubs.
House searches were also carried out and two vehicles were seized by police under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Sergeant Dan Hadfield from the Buxton Operational Support Team said: "Whilst the initial strike week has come to an end, we will continue to target the use and supply of drugs across the division.
"I would like to urge the public to report suspected drugs activity to police or Crimestoppers as we do act on the intelligence that you provide."
To report any drugs-related activity, call Derbyshire police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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