POLICE have spoken out after a York drug dealer was sentenced to four years in jail.

As The Press reported on Friday (April 1), drug dealer Connor Harrison, 24, of Doherty Walk, Foxwood, pleaded guilty at York Crown Court to two charges of possessing cocaine with intent to supply it and three charges of possessing cannabis with intent to supply it.

North Yorkshire Police say officers in the city acted on information provided by members of the public.

In 2020 they conducted three separate warrants at the same address on Doherty Walk in Foxwood and large amounts of cocaine and cannabis were found.

PC Nicola Manning from the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Acomb said: “This is a positive result for the city of York as it has taken another drug dealer from the streets.

“It’s important that if there is an issue that is causing you concern you report it to the police and we will endeavour to act on the information provided.

“If you have any concerns or information about drugs in your community, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Reporting information about drugs-related crime Anyone with any information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.