Drugs Use and Dealing – Ongoing Priority

We continue to review and develop intelligence around drugs misuse and supply within Driffield and surrounding areas. We have actively targeted vehicles and carry out a number of stop searches on individuals that have produced positive results.

We continue to work with licenced premises carrying out visits and incorporating the use of pub watch and banning notices to target individuals linked to drug misuse. Use of a passive drugs dog has yielded some positive results and been welcomed by the local community.

For operational and data protection reasons we are unable to give specific details of locations / premises or persons that we are currently investigating. We have been working with other agencies to tackle individuals of concern linked to drug misuse.

We ask that you continue to report concerns around drug misuse / dealing at the time. You can report anonymously via ‘CrimeStoppers’ at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

June 2025 update

Residents of Park Court, North Street, Driffield have made police aware that groups of youths are regularly congregating to smoke Cannabis in the wooded area of the park which backs onto the rear gardens.

We have been regularly patrolling the area on foot which resulted in four boys under the age of 18 years (juvenile) being searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) on 30 May 2025.

A small amount of Herbal Cannabis and two bongs were seized.

Our plan for the forthcoming period is to continue with regular patrols of the park in order to catch those responsible for drug use in the park and deal with offenders.

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) on Skerne Road, Driffield

During the last period, there has been an increase of logs for ASB on Skerne Road, Driffield on hot days. This is as a result of youths swimming in the river near to Bradshaws Flour Mill. The current can be strong and presents an obvious danger to those who choose to swim in the river.

We will continue with regular patrols in the location to offer advice and deter those who attend the area. We are also looking into signage at the location to warn persons of the dangers.

HumberTalking

Humber Talking is still being undertaken in the Driffield and Rural area.

We will be speaking with householders on their doorstep however if you would rather participate online and highlight any issues you think the Police should be dealing with, please visit the website.

www.mycommunityalert.co.uk/humbertalking

Your responses help us better understand our area and prioritise issues to be tackled.