Heroin with street value of £500,000 seized in Luton raids
Packages of the class A drug weighing five kilogrammes were found by officers
Heroin with a street value of £500,000 has been seized by Bedfordshire Police during pre-planned, intelligence-led warrants at three residential addresses in the Leagrave area last Thursday (14 October).
Six men aged between 24 and 36 and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of offences including possession with intent to supply class A drugs and money laundering.
They were all taken into custody and have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
Other white powder thought to be cocaine was also found, along with further drug paraphernalia, more than £15,000 in cash, knives and mobile phones.
Additional warrants targeting the same suspected organised crime group were carried out on Friday morning (15 October).
Two further people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply crack and cocaine following three warrants in Luton and Bedford, with class A drugs, cash and mobile phones being seized.
A man in his 20s and a 17-year-old boy remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Superintendent Nick Skipworth, Bedfordshire Police’s director of intelligence, said:
“This significant drugs seizure is the latest result following tireless work by officers and staff across Bedfordshire Police who are working around the clock to ensure those looking to bring such dangerous substances into our county aren’t able to do so.
“Heroin is one of the most addictive and damaging illegal drugs and its use has a knock-on impact across many of the low level crimes we see. Ensuring such a substantial amount has been prevented from making it into our communities is a huge result.
“It’s also vitally important that offenders were identified and apprehended, as ultimately our goal is to ensure those looking to profit from the misery of others in this way are stopped.
“I’d urge anyone with information on suspected drug dealing in their area to contact us.”
It's the latest string of results by Bedfordshire Police after a gun was found at a Bedford address and drugs and cash were seized in Dunstable last week.