Fourteen people have been arrested across York and Selby in a day long police operation.

North Yorkshire Police held Operation Tornado yesterday, November 13, which rotates around the county on a monthly basis.

The force says that the operation specifically focuses on different issues that are relevant to an area such as county lines crime.

Officers deployed on foot and in a variety of specialist vehicles to arrest wanted offenders. In 24 hours, officers made a total of 14 arrests for a variety of offences.

Chief constable Tim Forber, deputy chief constable Scott Bisset, and assistant chief constable Ben Moseley were executing a drugs warrant at an address in Spalding Avenue.

Inside, officers found a large quantity of cash, police said. A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug and possession of criminal property. He was interviewed and later released under investigation.

Officers preparing for Operation Tornado (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

In Heworth, teams deployed to prevent drugs use, anti-social behaviour and raise awareness of retail crime.

Across the city, officers acted on information that was provided from the public and stopped a range of vehicles. Three people were arrested for drug driving in York city centre yesterday afternoon (November 13).

In Selby, the area commander, Superintendent Ed Haywood Noble, attended a warrant along with officers in Woodville Terrace. A quantity of what is suspected to be a class A drug was found at the address along with a sim card. A 49-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. She was interviewed and later released under investigation.

In Gowthorpe, officers attended a shop with Trading Standards due to information received about the selling of illicit vapes.

At the premises, a number of suspected cannabis vapes were seized, along with a quantity of cash.

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A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. He was interviewed and later released under investigation.

Elsewhere across the Selby District officers visited more than 100 addresses to talk to the public about issues in their area and offer crime prevention advice.

The senior commander for York and Selby, Superintendent Ed Haywood Noble, said: "Yesterday’s operation is a proactive approach to tackling issues that matter most to residents in York and Selby.

"Burglary, illegal drug use and the exploitation of young people will not be tolerated in our communities, and by proactively enforcing warrants and arresting offenders makes it absolutely clear that criminals can't act with such audacity and expect to get away with it.

"It’s also worth highlighting that we made three arrests for drug driving in York yesterday afternoon. Despite it being against the law, there are still people out there who think it is okay for them to get behind the wheel after they drink or take drugs and it’s not acceptable.

"As area commander for York and Selby it’s important to stress that we have the drive and determination that was shown yesterday every day, and we will be back out in our local communities today. Working closely with partners and the public we will do all that we can to ensure that our communities remain safe."