Police raided three properties in Borehamwood yesterday.

Officers battered down doors in Canterbury House, Baldock Way, and Barton Way, looking for drugs.

Scorpion officers, who work to tackle drugs and robberies, were joined by PCSO’s and a dog unit for the raids which took place across the town.

Borehamwood Times:

Police in Barton Way

The drug busts did not go unnoticed by neighbours but Hertfordshire Constabulary said heavy and forceful action was required to get into homes.

At Canterbury House, they used heavy-duty cutting saws to break down a door.

Borehamwood Times:

Cutting gear was used to get into a Canterbury House address

PC Rich Moore from the Scorpion team said: “We appreciate residents’ patience as it caused a large amount of disruption to neighbouring homes, however, this was deemed the most appropriate method of entry to secure and preserve evidence.”

Borehamwood Times: Borehamwood Times:

Hertsmere Safer Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Bilsdon said: “We respond to every call, email or piece of information about suspected drugs activity. We are committed to driving out people involved in drugs. We know many people who take drugs often fuel their habit by committing crime including burglaries. Please let us know if you suspect drug dealing in your neighbourhood. You can call us on 101.

• Two people were arrested at Canterbury House, a 22-year-old man and a 54-year-old man, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs. They have been released under investigation.

• In Barton Way, a 39-year-old man and a 60-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs. They have been released under investigation.