Six people arrested following Warrington drugs raids
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Officers investigating the supply of illegal drugs in Warrington have arrested six people following a series of raids in the town.
Earlier today, Wednesday 27 November, officers from Cheshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit, supported by other officers from across the force, executed drugs warrants at 6 addresses across Warrington.
Six men were arrested during the raids, and they are all currently being questioned in police custody on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, and firearms offences. Searches are currently on going.
The arrests follow an investigation by detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit into an organised crime group (OCG) who are believed to have been supplying Cocaine, amphetamine, and cannabis across the town.
Following the raids, Detective Inspector Robert Balfour said:
“Today’s arrests follow a lengthy investigation into those believed to be in drug supply offences.
“For the past 10 months our officers have been meticulously gathering evidence and intelligence concerning class A and B drugs being supplied in Warrington.
“Thanks to their work we’ve now arrested six people and the investigation continues.
“Today’s operation will undoubtedly play a crucial role in disrupting serious and organised crime and send out a very clear message that the supply of drugs will not be tolerated.
“I also hope that it reassures communities that we are committed to doing all we can to tackle this type of criminality.”
Detective Chief Inspector Nick Henderson said:
“Illegal drugs have a devastating impact on our communities, and although we do extensive work with our partners to break the cycle of serious and organised crime, we cannot achieve this alone.
“We need the public to be our eyes and ears and to come forward with information regarding drug dealing in their communities.
“Your support is crucial in the ongoing fight against drug dealing and all other forms of serious and organised crime. Together we can help to keep vulnerable people and our communities safe.
“If you have any information about illegal drug activity or any other criminal activity taking place in our city please get in touch, you will be listened to, and we will investigate the matter.”
To learn how to spot the signs of drug activity, including county lines exploitation, taking place in your area please visit our website https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/campaigns/campaigns/2019/impact/
To report drug activity in your area please report it here Home | Cheshire Constabulary or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.