Illegal pepper spray and drugs seized after police raid Doncaster house

Police seized illegal pepper spray and controlled drugs in a raid on a Doncaster house.
By Darren Burke
Published 4th Jan 2022, 19:32 BST
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Officers from Doncaster West Neighbourhood Police Team found the canister at a house in Edlington.

Sharing details of the raid on Facebook, a spokesman said: “Your neighbourhood cops have been busy conducting a search warrant in Edlington.

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"Several items seized from the address that are suspected to be controlled drugs. Forensic examination will be required to confirm.

The pepper spray was seized from a house in Edlington.The pepper spray was seized from a house in Edlington.
The pepper spray was seized from a house in Edlington.

"Amongst items seized was a can of pepper spray.

"For the avoidance of any doubt, although readily available online for very little money, this stuff is illegal in the UK and will result in a trip to meet your friendly custody sergeant at the police station if you are found in possession of any.”

The spray irritates the eyes, causing a burning sensation, pain, and temporary blindness.

They are used in policing, riot control, crowd control, and self-defence.