Four arrested after Class A drugs and cash recovered in Harlow
Substantial amounts of Class A drugs and cash were found concealed in a safe at one of the targeted addresses
In a coordinated operation, police have arrested four individuals following the execution of warrants at four locations in the Netteswell area of Harlow.
The arrests were made under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
The raids, conducted by officers from the Operational Support Group (OSG) and Harlow Community Policing Team, commenced at 6:30 am on Wednesday, April 18.
Substantial amounts of Class A drugs and cash were found concealed in a safe at one of the targeted addresses. Additionally, drugs and an offensive weapon were seized at two other locations.
Two men and two women were apprehended on charges of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and have been transported to Harlow police station for further interrogation. Another woman is expected to attend a voluntary interview regarding possession of Class A drugs.
Inspector Leanne Archer, speaking on behalf of the Harlow Community Policing Team, commented on the operation: "This is an extremely good result for the team. It's the latest in a series of warrants we have carried out in the last few weeks that have led to arrests and the seizure of drugs and weapons."
Archer emphasized the importance of community involvement in tackling drug-related crime: "If you deal drugs in Harlow, you will be caught. We are grateful for the information we have received from the public and a lot of hard work has been going on in the background to pursue offenders."
The inspector highlighted the broader impact of drug dealing on communities: "Drug dealing exploits vulnerable people and damages communities. It also fuels other forms of offending from shoplifting and anti-social behavior to serious violence."
Archer urged residents to report any suspicions of drug-related activity: "If anyone suspects drug dealing is taking place in their local area, please report it to us or if you'd prefer to report anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers. The more we know, the more we can do to keep communities safe from this type of offending."