A TOTAL of 32 arrests were made in the Rhyl West area of the town in September as part of a new police initiative.

The Clear Hold Build scheme was designed by the Home Office to regenerate areas most affected by serious and organised crime, and launched in Rhyl West earlier this year.

In September, arrests made under the scheme included for suspected cannabis cultivation, possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of class A/B drugs, affray, breach of orders, failure to attend court, assault, robbery, shoplifting, harassment, and drug-driving.

Stop-searches have also been conducted to tackle knife crime and drug supply.

Officers also visited people considered to be vulnerable to “cuckooing”, offering support and advice, as well as checking on their welfare.

Cuckooing is the name given to the process where County Lines gangs exploit vulnerable people by using their home as a base for dealing drugs.

Meanwhile, seven drivers were reported in September for offences including using a mobile while driving, and driving with no insurance.

North Wales Police added: “Our local community coffee mornings continued at the Foryd Centre, where residents can speak to us about any concerns.

“We have worked with emergency service colleagues around spotting the signs of cuckooing, and we are working with the local authority’s homeless prevention and enhancing lives teams to help vulnerable individuals access the support they need.

“We continue to work with our colleagues from British Transport Police, targeting criminals using the rail network to access Rhyl.

“This initiative is aimed at building long-term resilience against organised crime groups and help prevent future threats to safety.”