Police make arrest for possession with intent to supply drugs in Banbury

Thames Valley Police officers with the Banbury Neighbourhood Team made the arrest after executing a S23 misuse of drugs act warrant in Northumberland Court, Banbury today, Friday February 12.

Police seized an undisclosed amount of class B drugs and other paraphernalia linked to drug supply.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man for possession with intent to supply - drugs.

Police encourage residents to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood to the police.

Officers posted the following message on the TVP Cherwell Facebook page encouraging people to report drug activity to the police and how: "Residents of Banbury.... have you had enough of staying at home, abiding by the rules and doing the right thing? Only to get frustrated by blatant drug dealing neighbours carrying out their business.

"Feel free to report it to us - we can and will take action.

"If you have concerns that this is happening in your area please report it to us."

Here are the recommended ways to report suspicious activity to the police:

- Report incidents to police via the TVP online web page here: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/- By telephone using the 101 non emergency number.

- Contact Crimestoppers UK via telephone 0800 555 111 or visit their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/