POLICE have warned people caught up in drug dealing after carrying out raids in Dorchester.

They have just released details about an operation which saw raids on three properties in the county town at the weekend and a woman arrested.

Inspector Les Fry, who is in charge of neighbourhood policing in the county town, said officers will continue to take action against anyone who is involved in the sale of controlled and illegal substances.

Police searched two addresses in the Victoria Park area last Saturday after warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. A further warrant under the Theft Act was executed in Poundbury. The local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and patrol officers seized a number of items, including substances believed to be cannabis.

A 41-year-old Dorchester woman was arrested on a charge of suspicion of intent to supply drugs.

She has since been released on bail.

A 25-year-old Dorchester man also helped police with their inquiries. Insp-ector Fry, pictured, said: “The use of drugs causes immense personal cost and damage to lives which will not be tolerated.

“It is, as ever, essential that residents of Dorchester and the surrounding area continue to tell us about the issues in their communities – whether this relates to suspected drug offences, or other related criminal activity.

“Anyone with any information is urged to come forward and talk to us in confidence.

“We will continue, with the help of our partners, to address local concerns and priorities.”

Anyone with information on the raids can contact Dorset Police in confidence on 01305 222222.

Alternatively people can call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.