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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

Drugs and cash seized as police crack down on organised crime

Police continue to crack down on serious and organised crime as drugs and cash were seized.

Detectives across Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire carried out several warrants, targeting those suspected of illegal activity. With the aim of disrupting criminal behaviour, the warrants included Halewood and Widnes.

The operation was launched between May 10 and 12 where officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit executed a total of nine warrants across North Wales, Halewood, Widnes, and Haverfordwest in Wales, targeting those suspected of taking an active role in a large scale and wide ranging Class A and Class B drugs.

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The Organised Crime Group is believed to be responsible for trafficking illicit drugs sourced from Merseyside and the Midlands, the length and breadth of North Wales and neighbouring regions. During the operation, officers seized several mobile devices, suspected Class A and B drugs, a quantity of cash and drugs supply paraphernalia.

Taking to social media to share the success of the operation, North Wales Police confirmed that in total the force arrested 19 people. Ten of who have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs, whilst the remaining nine were on police bail pending the conclusion of the investigation.

Detective Inspector Richard Sidney said: "I would like to thank colleagues in Merseyside, Cheshire and Dyfed Powys who we continue to work closely with. We are determined that our response to County Lines will remain without borders."

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