Police use drone to catch suspected drug dealers on Sheffield estate

A drone was used to help police officers catch suspected drug dealers on a Sheffield estate.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Jun 2020, 09:08 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2020, 10:27 BST
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The drone was deployed above Arbourthorne on Thursday night following reports of suspected drug dealing in Buck Wood, off Daresbury View.

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A police drone was deployed in Arbourthorne, Sheffield, following reports of drug dealing in woodland on the estateA police drone was deployed in Arbourthorne, Sheffield, following reports of drug dealing in woodland on the estate
A police drone was deployed in Arbourthorne, Sheffield, following reports of drug dealing in woodland on the estate

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Anyone with information about drug dealing in Sheffield communities should call 101.