North West Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Team issued closure notices at addresses in the Clyde Court tower block, after officers executed a search warrant and seized a significant amount of heroin.

In one of the properties, two female sex workers were found and arrested.

A 52 year old man and a 49 year old woman were also arrested for drugs offences.

Both flats will now remain closed for three months.

The operation has been supported by the local authority, housing and partner agencies and aims to address crime, anti-social behaviour and drugs misuse within the community.

A total of 70 people have been arrested for various offences in the Wortley area, a large number of these around the Clyde Court, Clyde Grange tower blocks, and ten search warrants have been executed, where amounts of heroin, cocaine, methadone and amphetamine have been recovered.

Due to its success the operation will now run for another six months and will target other areas of Lower Wortley.

Chief Inspector Paul Money, who leads North West Leeds Division's Neighbourhood Policing Teams, said: "I am delighted with the successes of this operation which have seen the local community benefit significantly through a reduction in crime and anti social behaviour.

"I want to create a hostile environment for the small minority of individuals who have been undermining the quality of life for residents.

"I am pleased that many of these residents are now providing us with positive feedback in relation to the improvements in the area since the operation commenced.

"As a result the initiative will continue in the Lower Wortley area over the coming months with further police enforcement and reassurance patrols taking place until we are satisfied that the problems have ceased.

"The support we have received from the local authority, housing and other agencies shows just how effective this partnership approach to reduce crime, anti social behaviour and drug supply in particular can be."

Councillor Les Carter, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Housing, said: "This shows how effective Neighbourhood Policing can be particularly when it is supported by strong partnership working involving key agencies. These crack house closures are an excellent example of the good work going on in Leeds."

* People with information or evidence about anti-social behaviour or premises involved with drugs, are asked to contact their local neighbourhood policing team or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.