John Campion says there has been 'real progress' in clamping down on county lines and criminal gangs across West Mercia, leading to numerous arrests and seizures.
A drug taskforce set up in Shropshire last year is making "real progress" in tackling drug problems in the county, the region's police and crime commissioner has said.The Combatting Drugs Partnership was set up in August 2022 and is led by PCC John Campion to tackle the impact drugs have on local communities.
He said this key partnership work, was making"real progress" in clamping down on county lines and criminal gangs across West Mercia, leading to numerous arrests and seizures. This"holistic approach" has seen an increase in the number of people in treatment, attending services to get the specialist help they need to cope and recover.
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