November 24, 2025 - 447 views
Partnership working between West Conwy officers and staff at Coleg Llandrillo has yielded positive results this week.
Officers deployed to areas around the college’s Rhos-on-Sea campus used detection dogs to locate individuals suspected to be in possession of controlled substances.
Approximately 20 stop searches were conducted as part of this initiative, which resulted in seizures of vapes laced with prohibited substances, and drug paraphernalia such as grinders.
One person was also found in possession of a lock knife, which was subsequently seized by officers.
Sgt Paul Cassidy, of the West Conwy Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Working closely with the college has had a clear and positive impact.
“By sharing information and maintaining a visible presence around the campus, we've been able to take decisive action.
“This partnership has helped us to keep students safe and reduce opportunities for criminal activity.
“The success of our work with the college shows just how effective partnership policing can be.
“College staff know their students and their environment, and when they share concerns with this early, we're able to act.
“The results we've seen are a direct outcome of that trust and cooperation.
“Our approach is robust but fair, and it sends a clear message: drug possession and knife carrying will not be tolerated in our communities.
“Officers will now look to build similar relationships with other educational establishments across the area.
“Every young person should feel safe, supported, and protected, and partnership working is key to achieving that.
“We know that the community expects us to act when there are concerns about drugs or weapons near schools or colleges. Our work here shows we are listening and responding.
“By continuing to work alongside our education partners we can make sure our stance on drug and knife possession is clear and consistently enforced.”
