A community leader has hit out after hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia were dumped on a playing field popular with children.
The items, which also included plastic containers and other associated waste, were found scattered across Llandudno ’s rugby pitch on Monday.
The discovery has provoked a strong reaction from residents online after images of the mess were circulated on social media.
Conwy Council ’s deputy leader Ronnie Hughes has now called North Wales Police to step up and deal with what he says is a mounting drug problem in the area.
Llandudno councillor Mr Hughes said: “The information I have been getting over the last four or five weeks is there are a lot more drugs coming into the town.
“I have meetings with police and everybody promises the earth and nothing happens.
“It peeves me as people are reporting these dealings and nothing is being done.
“I have had reports for weeks about different parts of the town where it is going on.”
Cllr Hughes said he had met members of the rugby club and had been in touch with Conwy Council to dispose of the paraphernalia.
However he believes the incident on the rugby field is just a symptom of a bigger problem in the town.
“It’s not just the rugby field, it is just sickening what is going on,” he added.
Search warrants
Inspector Kelly Isaacs of North Wales Police said a senior officer had contacted Cllr Hughes to discuss his concerns.
“The community links we have built and maintained are hugely important to us and at the centre of local policing,” said Insp Isaacs.
“We meet regularly with representatives from the community and take their concerns seriously.
“A number of recent meetings have been held with local councillors where the issues raised to the Daily Post were not communicated.
“Concerns passed onto Police at those meetings, coupled with intelligence received has led directly to seven search warrants and 77 people been dealt with for drugs related offences across West Conwy since April.
“We seek to work in partnership to share concerns and have a duty to work together to seek solutions.
“I look forward to speaking with Mr Hughes on what further initiatives we can take together to tackle local problems.
“Intelligence is key so we can continue to keep the pressure on would-be drug dealers and effectively target those few individuals who sell drugs in our towns.
“I’m sure further positive action will follow.”
If you have any information regarding production and supply of controlled drugs or suspect someone is involved in organised crime contact North Wales Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
see-http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anger-after-syringes-drug-paraphernalia-11763568
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