Two men arrested after public concerns in East Devon

Officers have arrested two men on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs in East Devon.

A sum of cash and mobile phones were also seized during the warrants in Budleigh Salterton on 25 April.

Police said they had responded to feedback from locals to tackle concerns about alleged drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Sector Insp Grant Leitch said he wanted to thank the public "for their information".

Devon and Cornwall Police officers collected information to apply for warrants under the Mis-Use of Drugs Act.

The suspects were taken to Exeter custody centre for questioning and later released on bail.

Insp Leitch said he encouraged working together to "collectively supress, challenge and reduce all types of criminality".

He said: "We organise regular events in the area to give the community we serve an opportunity to meet us in person and ask any questions they may have or raise any concerns with us.

"We would urge residents to please use these sessions so we can listen to local views and ideas, gather feedback and target our policing accordingly."

The local neighbourhood police team will be available during May to offer crime prevention tips and answer questions.

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