TRACES of cocaine were discovered on a baby changing area in Gwynedd, police have said.

North Wales Police said its officers visited 15 premises in the county, using specialist drug swipe kits to test surfaces in restrooms and toilet areas.

Of these 15 premises, the force said that 10 showed positive results of traces of cocaine, including at a baby changing area in one location.

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Advice has been given to licensees about how to report any concerns going forward, and officers will be conducting further visits across the Gwynedd South area in the coming weeks.

Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant Simon Barlow said: “We thank licensees for their ongoing support and continue to work with them to ensure the nighttime economy in Gwynedd South remains safe.

“It is concerning to find evidence of cocaine use in the restrooms of these premises and we are committed to working with partners to eradicate this.

“We will be conducting more visits across the district in coming weeks and have applied for funding to provide drug wipe test kits and anti-drug deterrent sprays to licensed premises.

“I would encourage anyone with information about drugs in their local area to report it to police or anonymously via CrimeStoppers.”

Anyone with concerns about drugs should contact North Wales Police via its website or by calling 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.