A specialist underwater search team was also deployed for the operation.
have said that a planned operation was carried out at a former commercial premises on Nile Street in Huddersfield this morning as part of an investigation into suspected drugs offending.
A spokesperson said: “Due to the scale of the premises, and its location next to water, a large number of officers were deployed including a specialist underwater search team. Owing to information received, armed officers and other specialist resources were also deployed.“Eight men were arrested at the location in connection with the operation and are now in police custody. Police scenes remain in place as the operation continues.
Kirklees College said it was “placed in lockdown” during the incident but urged students to come in as normal. Footage from the scene also shows that fire and ambulance crews were present.Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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