Multiple arrests have been made following a 'weekend of action' in Chester.

Officers from Chester Local Policing Unit (LPU) targeted drugs offences, taxi licensing, driving offences and engagement with the public between Friday 27 March and Sunday 29 March.

During the 'weekend of action', a dispersal order was authorised from 4pm on Friday 27 March until 4pm on Sunday 29 March to prevent disorder.

Two passive drugs dog operations were carried out at Chester Railway Station, working with British Transport Police (BTP), and then into the city centre, resulting in 106 stop searches, 34 of which "were positive".

A total of 21 community resolutions were issued, alongside seven summons to court and three arrests. Licensing visits were also carried out.

Two passive drugs dog operations were carried out at Chester Railway Station (Image via: Cheshire Constabulary)

Two arrests on suspicion of drink driving and drug driving were made, with the Roads and Crime Unit deployed on the outskirts of the city. This resulted in 19 stops, plus a summons.

Further arrests were made in relation to possession of a weapon, drunk and disorderly behaviour, prison licence recall, and sexual offences.

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Inspector James Wilson said: "The weekend culminated in some great results, including arrests for a variety of offences and multiple positive stops during passive drugs dog operations.

"Proactive activities like this are just a snapshot of the tools we use every day to tackle criminality, and I hope this will reassure the public of our commitment to ensuring Chester remains a safe place for those who live, work and visit the city.

"These operations provide a visible presence which sends a clear message that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated, and you will be caught and held responsible."