Tag: drugs

Drugs on our doorstep

Drug use, drug dealing and the problems that come with them are not new to South Leeds, but it feels like it’s been getting worse over the last few months. South Leeds Life is aware of several local neighbourhoods that have been significantly impacted so this month, we spoke with

On The Beat: Belle Isle and Middleton

Sgt Dan Ryder writes: In June 2023, I transferred to West Yorkshire Police from Thames Valley Police, and I am now the Lead Sergeant role for the Middleton and Belle Isle area. I have been a serving Police officer for 20 years and have spent many of these years on

Five jailed after Beeston turf war gunfire leads to ‘secret’ safe

A secret safe containing nearly £1 million in cash was uncovered at a house in Beeston after a gun was fired at the address during a drugs turf war. Drug dealer Damien Ali was charged with concealing criminal property after the huge haul of cash was found at his address