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Police highlight dangers of super-strength skunk cannabis
POLICE in Scarborough and North Yorkshire are highlighting the dangers of super-strength skunk cannabis during Drugs Action Week.
This week's event coincides with the Home Office's National Tackling Drugs Week which focuses on the Government's new 10-year drug strategy.
Detective Chief Super-intendent Steve Read, who is leading the police operation Grass on Skunk, said the force is determined to step up the fight against all drugs and skunk cannabis in particular.
He said: "This potent form of cannabis has become increasingly prevalent in recent years and there is a body of evidence to suggest it can cause serious mental and physical harm. It is also seen as a 'gateway drug' to more addictive and damaging illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin.
"Up and down the country drugs are a scourge on society. They break up families and literally destroy lives. We cannot bury our heads in the sand and pretend we in North Yorkshire and the City of York have escaped this national problem. The stark reality is that drugs are present in our communities and, worryingly, are often not far from our own doorsteps.
"Therefore it is vital that we work together to tackle the issue from all angles – through strict police enforcement, education and awareness, and direct medical help, support and intervention – as will be ably demonstrated throughout the Drugs Action Week."
He added that it was crucial that residents who had concerns about drug dealing and drug use in their community could play a key part in the policing aspect of the campaign.
He said: "The Grass on Skunk slogan means just that: we're actively urging members of the public to contact North Yorkshire Police to tip us off about skunk cannabis dealers and all other drug-related activity. We will then do everything we can to act upon this invaluable intelligence and take decisive action."
Information should be passed on to North Yorkshire Police either through the local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams or by telephoning 0845 6060247 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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