A man and a woman were arrested following a police operation in St Ives. Local officers tracked down a man wanted for a serious assault in the town and detained a woman in connection with drug offences yesterday (Wednesday, January 29).
The man has been wanted since an alleged assault last summer. During his arrest, officers discovered a large quantity of Class A and B drugs, and a machete-sized knife.
As well as being arrested on suspicion of GBH, the man was also arrested for possession of Class B drugs, possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and possession of an offensive weapon. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Hayle and St Ives Police said in a post on Facebook: "This operation is part of our ongoing commitment to tackling drug-related crime and keeping our communities safe. If you have any information about criminal activity in your area, please report it via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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