Follow up licensing checks at Anglesey pubs

Police returned to Anglesey pubs over the weekend following previous licensing visits to tackle drug use in pubs and bars over the Christmas period.

Follow up visits were conducted at eight licensed premises in Holyhead, Llangefni and Amlwch on Saturday December 14^th, accompanied by a specialist drugs dog.

Specialist drug wipe kits were used to test surfaces in restroom areas, which discovered that seven out of the eight locations showed positive results for traces of cocaine in the toilet areas.

Several people were also stopped and searched following an indication from the drugs dog of the presence of drugs.

This resulted in three people being found in possession of suspected class A drugs. They will be interviewed at a later date following further police enquiries.

Visits will continue across Anglesey.

Sergeant Dylan Thomas said: “I express my thanks once again to the licensees for their warm welcomes and ongoing support for these visits and we will continue to work together to encourage a safe nighttime environment for the residents of Anglesey.

“I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug use in their local area to report it to police or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information about drugs in their community should contact us via our website, by calling 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.