Operation Moravia drugs crackdown
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A SERIES of drugs raids were launched across Moray today as part of Operation Moravia.
The crackdown saw homes in Elgin, Buckie and Forres targeted by police.
Officers using drugs sniffer dogs carried out search warrants throughout the day.
A number of arrests were made following the operation, which is an ongoing crackdown on drugs, violence and anti-social behaviour.
Simultaneous raids were carried out at houses in Collie Street and Moss Street in Elgin just after 10am.
Officers using battering rams smashed in doors to catch suspects by surprise and searches were carried out.
And at lunchtime a house in the Shearer Avenue area of Buckie was also targeted and four people questioned by police.
In all, around 10 homes were set to be raided following intelligence from local communities about drug activity.
Detective Inspector Stuart Mackie, head of CID in Elgin, who was in charge of the operation, said: "We're pleased with the results we've seen so far from today's operation which was a joint venture between local policing and Moray CID."
"Today's action is a further demonstration of our commitment to making our area as hostile an environment as possible for those engaged in this vile trade," he added.
Operation Moravia was launched in April this year and since then a number of high profile initiatives have been taken against those involved in the drugs world.
Superintendent Mark Cooper, Moray Division Commander, said: "The success we have seen, both today and over the last few months, shows clearly what can be achieved when police and the local community work hand in hand."
