Five arrested in West Country drugs supply investigation

Avon and Somerset police have arrested five people as part of an investigation into a group believed to be involved in the supply of class A drugs.

Author: Rachael WhitePublished 20th Mar 2024
Last updated 20th Mar 2024

Officers carried out a search this morning (20/3) in Tortworth, Buckover and Wotton-under-Edge. They arrested four men and one woman, all on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

Four of the five were also arrested on suspicion of acquiring, using, and possessing criminal property. The fifth person was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm without a certificate.

It follows an investigation into the group, who are suspected of being linked with the supply of class A drugs across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Barnaby Mabbett said: “We’re committed to cracking down on those who supply class A drugs into our area.

"Through listening to our communities, gathering intelligence and carrying out proactive operations, we’ll ensure our area remains hostile to those who want to engage in this illegal trade."

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