'Kitchen knife and heroin' arrests in Wellstones, Watford

Officers conducted a stop and search on a Vauxhall Corsa in Wellstones shortly before 10.40am on Wednesday, September 20.

A 38-year-old woman and 27-year-old man, both from Watford, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article (kitchen knife) and possession of an offensive weapon (golf club).

The woman was additionally arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drug heroin.

Busy few days in the town for #Watford officers - arresting outstanding shoplifting suspects and a further on recall to prison🚔

Two more arrests made yesterday following a stop & search on a vehicle - resulting in drugs and weapons seizures 🔪

— Watford Police (@WatfordPolice) September 21, 2023

Watford Police posted on social media about the arrests alongside details of a “busy few days in the town” for officers.

Other incidents reportedly involved arresting outstanding shoplifting suspects and another on recall to prison.

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The force also revealed that a “significant number of suspected illegal vapes” were seized from a shop in Market Street on Thursday morning.

Officers from our Community Safety Unit seized a significant number of suspected illegal vapes from a shop on Market Street this morning.
We'll be working with colleagues from trading standards going forward to ensure necessary enforcement action is taken. #Watford

— Watford Police (@WatfordPolice) September 21, 2023

“We’ll be working with colleagues from Trading Standards going forward to ensure necessary enforcement action is taken,” they added on X, formerly Twitter.

Herts Police have been asked for more details.