Arrest made

Arrest made

🚔 Two Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Supply in Skipton 🚔

Acting on information provided by a member of the public, officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team have today (9 November 2026) arrested two males in Skipton town centre on suspicion of drug offences.

PC 1256 Knight and PC 1450 Sampson detained a 16-year-old male and a 22-year-old male, both of whom were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.

Both males remain in police custody while further enquiries are carried out.

Information from local communities plays a vital role in helping us tackle drug-related crime. This result highlights the importance of members of the public reporting suspicious activity and working with us to keep our communities safe.