DRUGS and anti-social moped riding surrounding a city supermarket have prompted police action.
Police are searching alleyways near Sainsbury’s in Blackpole after the reports.
Police have been told that the alleyway is used for drug-related activity and blighted by anti-social moped and bike riding.
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A police spokesperson said: "Our next intelligence-led search has been the alleyways to the rear of Blackpole Sainsbury’s, following numerous reports of drug-related activity and anti-social riding of mopeds and off-road bikes."
Police have also visited Dent Close, Heenan Court and Shap Drive Community Centre so far today.
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Operation Sceptre is a national campaign which takes place twice a year to ensure residents are safe from knife crime in their community.
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