Pubdate: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 Source: Ledbury Reporter (UK) Copyright: 2008sNewsquest Media Group - A Gannett Company Contact: http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4831 Author: Gary Bills-Geddes INSPECTOR ANNOUNCES DRUG CLAMPDOWN LEDBURY's new police inspector Jim McLaughlin has made a crackdown on drug dealers one of his top priorities. Inspector McLaughlin, who has been in the position for two months, said he planned to make full use of new vehicles fitted with number-plate scanners, and he added: "I intend to target those criminals who enter the county to commit crime, particularly via the A40/M50 corridor. "A high priority for me is to target those people who manufacture or sell drugs in the area". He continued: "Drug dealers be warned - we're on your case." Inspector McLaughlin also said he wished to see police developing even stronger links with the community of Ledbury. He added: "I want people to have a satisfaction and confidence in the police of which we can all be rightly proud." Inspector McLaughlin is the Geographic Commander for South Herefordshire, which includes Ledbury. He was born and raised in Kilmarnock and saw service and a Colour Sergeant with the Scots Guards, before joining West Mercia Constabulary in 1988. - --- MAP posted-by: dan