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15:55 04/05/2020
Substantial amounts of cash and class A and B drugs have been seized in Widnes as a result of properties, people and vehicles being searched during a week of action.
Three warrants were executed in the town and eight people were arrested from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May.
Two of them have since been charged with class A drugs offences.
The week of action was conducted by officers from Widnes Local Policing Unit (LPU) in a bid to bring offenders to justice and prevent further criminal activity.
Detective Inspector Ian Whiley, of Widnes LPU, said: “Our officers executed warrants, stepped up proactive patrols, conducted open land searches and stopped numerous people and vehicles during the week.
“Their sterling work has resulted in significant amounts of cash and class A and B drugs being seized and several arrests being made.
“Numerous investigations are ongoing on the back of the work carried out during the week of action and, as always, we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice and thwart criminal enterprises.
“The country may be in lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but our efforts to make Widnes an even better place to live and work remain as strong as ever.”
The highlights of the week were:
Tuesday 28 April
Wednesday 29 April
Thursday 30 April
DI Whiley added: “Illegal drugs cause untold damage to the lives of both people who get addicted to them and the wider community who suffer from the resulting crime.
“Removing those involved in drug dealing from our communities is of paramount importance to us at Cheshire Constabulary, and the general public has a crucial role to play in our fight against illegal drugs.
“We always act on intelligence supplied to us regarding drug dealing.
“I urge anyone with any information about suspected drug related activity in their community to get in touch. You will be listened to and we will investigate the matter.”
Suspected drug dealing can be reported by calling 101 or visiting https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report.
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.