POLICE officers seized Class A and B drugs plus approximately £6,000 in cash during raids in the Stroud area.

Search warrants were issued after members of the public came forward with information.

Officers swooped on properties in Eastington and Cainscross, seizing a substantial amount of suspected Class A and B drugs, as well as approximately £6,000 in cash.

Two people were arrested in connection with the seizures and have been released while investigations continue.

Acting inspector for Stroud police Sarah Blake said the action had been in direct response to information received from the public.

“Thanks to the response from members of the public we have been able to work on the areas of dealing.

"The intelligence that we have gained from the community means that what could be a substantial amount of heroin and cannabis has now been removed from the streets.”

Police have also been clamping down on anti-social behaviour.

Just last week two people from Stroud appeared in court to answer charges relating to anti-social behaviour, theft and breaching criminal behaviour orders.

Jessica Pritchard, 37, of Slad Road, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with stealing more than £60 worth of meat from Waitrose in Stroud.

Pritchard was also asked to answer charges relating to breaching a number of orders which banned her from a number of locations within the town.

The bans, or community behaviour orders, had been put into place by a judge in August as a temporary measure to tackle ongoing criminal behaviour.

However, although Pritchard had been given numerous warnings she continued to flout restrictions placed upon her - entering shops and public spaces that she was prohibited from.

Breaching those orders is a crime and court records show that the judge overseeing the seven charges brought against her felt that due to her continuing to offend they had no choice but to send her to prison for six months.

“These orders are having a really positive effect on safety in towns across the county,” explained Inspector Blake.

“If a court has ruled that an individual is banned from a certain business or road or they break other conditions in their order, such as drinking in public, then they are committing a crime and can be arrested.”

Appearing on the same day was George Belger, 32, of Nouncells Cross, Stroud.

Belger was charged with assaults, including against a police officer, plus theft and breaching criminal behaviour orders.

He was detained after being spotted in a location from which he was banned and will be sentenced on October 5.

“The collaboration currently taking place in Stroud between communities, businesses, intelligence teams and neighbourhood officers shows that it can work. Thank you Stroud,” added Inspector Blake.

“The intelligence that we have gained from the community means that what could be a substantial amount of heroin and cannabis has now been removed from the streets,” inspector Blake told the SNJ.

Both individuals have been released under investigations.

Additionally, just last week two people from Stroud appeared in court to answer to charges relating to anti-social behaviour, theft and breaching criminal behaviour orders.

Jessica Pritchard, 37, of Slad Road appeared in Cheltenham magistrates court last Thursday charged with stealing over £60 worth of meat from Waitrose in Stroud.

But interesting Pritchard was also asked to answer charges relating to breaching a number of orders which banned her from a number of locations within the town.

The bans, or community behaviour orders, had been put into place by a judge in August as a temporary measure to tackle her ongoing criminal behaviour.

However, although Pritchard had been given numerous warnings she continued to flout restrictions placed upon her - entering shops and public spaces that she was prohibited from.

Breaching those orders is a crime in itself and, court records show that the judge overseeing the seven charges brought against her felt that due to her continuing to offend they had no choice but to send her to prison for six months.

“These orders are having a really positive effect on safety in towns across the county,” explained inspector Blake.

“If a court has ruled that an individual is banned from a certain business or road or they break other conditions in their order, such as drinking in public, then they are committing a crime and can be arrested on the spot.”

Appearing on court on the same day was 32 year old George Belger of Nouncells Cross, Stroud.

Belger who was answering charges of a number of assaults - including assaulting a police officer - as well as theft and, breaching a number of criminal behaviour orders.

The offender was detained after being spotted in a location that he was banned from being in.

He will be appearing in Gloucester crown court for sentencing on October 5.

“CBOs empower businesses and communities and give police the powers they need to take action,” inspector Blake explained.

“Policing is evolving and the collaboration that is currently taking place in Stroud between communities, businesses, intelligence teams, neighbourhood officers and those making the arrests shows that it can work. Thank you Stroud.”

POLICE officers have made a series of arrests

over the past few weeks after securing warrants based on information provided by members of the public in Stroud.

Officers swooped on properties in Eastington in the last week of August and Cainscross the following week seizing a substantial amount of suspected class A and B drugs, as well as approximately £6,000 in cash.

Two people were arrested in connection with the seizures and have been released from custody under investigation.

Acting inspector for Stroud police Sarah Blake said that the arrests had been in direct response to information received from the public.

“Thanks to the response from members of the public we have been able to work on the avenues of dealing in the area.

“The intelligence that we have gained from the community means that what could be a substantial amount of heroin and cannabis has now been removed from the streets,” inspector Blake told the SNJ.

Both individuals have been released under investigations.

Additionally, just last week two people from Stroud appeared in court to answer to charges relating to anti-social behaviour, theft and breaching criminal behaviour orders.

Jessica Pritchard, 37, of Slad Road appeared in Cheltenham magistrates court last Thursday charged with stealing over £60 worth of meat from Waitrose in Stroud.

But interesting Pritchard was also asked to answer charges relating to breaching a number of orders which banned her from a number of locations within the town.

The bans, or community behaviour orders, had been put into place by a judge in August as a temporary measure to tackle her ongoing criminal behaviour.

However, although Pritchard had been given numerous warnings she continued to flout restrictions placed upon her - entering shops and public spaces that she was prohibited from.

Breaching those orders is a crime in itself and, court records show that the judge overseeing the seven charges brought against her felt that due to her continuing to offend they had no choice but to send her to prison for six months.

“These orders are having a really positive effect on safety in towns across the county,” explained inspector Blake.

“If a court has ruled that an individual is banned from a certain business or road or they break other conditions in their order, such as drinking in public, then they are committing a crime and can be arrested on the spot.”

Appearing on court on the same day was 32 year old George Belger of Nouncells Cross, Stroud.

Belger who was answering charges of a number of assaults - including assaulting a police officer - as well as theft and, breaching a number of criminal behaviour orders.

The offender was detained after being spotted in a location that he was banned from being in.

He will be appearing in Gloucester crown court for sentencing on October 5.

“CBOs empower businesses and communities and give police the powers they need to take action,” inspector Blake explained.

“Policing is evolving and the collaboration that is currently taking place in Stroud between communities, businesses, intelligence teams, neighbourhood officers and those making the arrests shows that it can work. Thank you Stroud.”