'We are targeting people who are causing the most misery,' says Op Duxford cop

The Rotherham Offender Management Team executing a drugs warrant this morning.

TEN people have been arrested and a similar number of drug warrants have been executed as well as vehicles seized as part of a police day of action - dubbed Operation Duxford.

The force said the operation aimed to tackle drug issues, disrupt burglary hot-spots and tackle speeding and off-road bikers. Eight vehicles were also seized this morning (Friday).

Officers flooded six areas across the borough where they executed nine drug warrants. The force is also focusing its efforts on four areas known for speeding and burglary.

Dept Chief Con for Rotherham, Mark Roberts, said: "Days like today are really vital - it's our way of tackling issues that are important to the community.

"We are targeting people who are causing the most misery and it's also a chance for us to maximise our communication with the local community."

The multi-agency operation also included the council's taxi licensing department, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Immigration and recovery services.