Luton man charged as police target serious youth violence

A 19-year-old man has been charged and another man arrested in the latest phase of an operation targeting serious youth violence in Luton.
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Zion Selassie-Yoseph,19, of Plough Close, was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class B drug as well as obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.

This follows a stop and search by Luton community officers on Monday night.

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He appeared at Luton Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday), where he was remanded into custody.

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Also this morning, Bedfordshire Police’s Boson team carried out a warrant in the Lewsey Farm area of Luton.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

Officers recovered Class B drugs and cash as part of the operation.

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Detective Inspector Mark Pugh, Bedfordshire Police's operational lead for drugs, county lines and serious youth violence, said: “We will continue to take enforcement action against those we suspect of being involved in gangs and serious violence.”