Six arrested in relation to drug offences in Brixham

Devon and Cornwall Police carried out several warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs

Author: Megan PricePublished 10th May 2024
Last updated 10th May 2024

Six people have been arrested in relation to drugs offences as part of a Devon and Cornwall police operation.

Our force have carried out several warrants in the Brixham area as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs.

Six people have been arrested and substantial quantities of cash, a sword and evidence relating to the supply of controlled drugs was seized as part of the investigation.

The South Devon Pro-active Unit supported by specialist resources from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU), Serious Organised Crime Operations Unit (SOCOU), the Force Support Group (FSG), dog section and the Paignton and Brixham Neighbourhood teams executed Misuse of Drugs Act warrants in Brixham.

In total, 15 searches of separate premises and vehicles across Torbay were completed.

Thousands of pounds in cash was seized and significant evidence relating to the supply of Class A drugs was recovered.

Four men, aged 23, 27, 28 and 30, and two women, aged 19 and 23, all from the Brixham area, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. They have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Police are urging anyone with information to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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