Shocking photographs have emerged showing how a beauty spot has become a magnet for drug users.
A path on the Great Orme in Llandudno is littered with discarded drug paraphernalia.
Photographs taken by local campaigner Jenni Cox show the state of the area near Haulfre Gardens, which is managed by Conwy Council.
She says she took the images to highlight the problem, because she believes the police and Conwy County Council are turning a blind eye to the problem.
Ms Cox said: “I hate how some of my favourite wildlife spots are also drug users favourite spots.
“The path near Haulfre Gardens is trashed and the problem is getting worse.
“I try and clear the rubbish on the Orme, but it’s getting too dangerous for me to be searching around there as I’m worried I’ll be pricked by one of the needles.”
Ms Cox is also worried that children and dogs could also be injured there: “I lost count of the empty syringe packets so the syringes will be hidden everywhere.”
Jenni says she has seen drug-taking in the area but is too scared to approach those doing it.
“It’s terrible. I help look after some of the parks, we are always finding needles. Drug users are there a lot.”
She added: “I gave up phoning the police a while ago as nothing happens. I did report it loads before it got as bad as it is now.
“I’ve also informed the warden on the Orme but the path is out of their area of jurisdiction, so really it’s up to the police and Conwy Council to sort out.
“The situation has been reported to Conwy Council too.”
A Conwy Council spokeswoman said: “If anyone finds syringes or needles they should phone the Council on (01492) 575337 with a detailed description of the location so that a trained officer can remove the item. Don’t pick it up or touch it.”
Julie Sheard, District Inspector West Conwy Coastal, said: “I can confirm that the local safer neighbourhood teams are aware of the issue. We had a similar report from the Daily Post of needles seen on the beach in Llandudno and the safer neighbourhood team have liaised directly with Conwy Council and the Harbour Master.
“They will continue to conduct proactive patrols in the area.”
