Six people charged as police disrupt Wiltshire county lines operation

Six people have been charged with drug offences, as police disrupt a county lines operation into Wiltshire.

Officers carried out a series of warrants in Salisbury, London and the Avon and Somerset area.

250 grams of cocaine, and £1.500 in cash were seized during the search warrants.

All six people, aged between 21 and 41, are due to appear at Salisbury Crown Court next month.

The people charged are:

• Stephen Adetoyi, 26, of Orchard Vale, Midsomer Norton - charged with one count of conspiring to supply a Class A drug in Wiltshire, one count of being concerned in supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug in Avon and Somerset

• Jake Edmunds, 24, of Ashley Road, Salisbury - charged with being concerned in supply of cocaine

• Ittipoom Khanchanakub, 21, of St Andrews Road, South Newton - charged with being concerned in supply of cocaine

• Jack Roche, 28, of Guildford Road, Brighton - charged with being concerned in supply of cocaine

• Jonathan Turford, 41, of Philip Road, Wilton - charged with being concerned in supply of cocaine

• Gerard Mulimbi, 21, of Philip Road, Wilton - charged with being concerned in supply of cocaine

All six have been remanded in custody, to appear at Salisbury Crown Court on May 8th.

A woman in her 40s from Midsomer Norton was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and has been released under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Ted Roe, from the Burglary and Serious Youth Gang Violence Team said:

“We will not hesitate to take robust action against those we suspect of dealing in drugs. Dealing can bring untold misery and damage to our communities.

"But we need your help. We need you to be our eyes and ears in your community and let us know if something is not right.

“If you suspect drug offences are taking place in your area, please call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999.”

You can also report suspected drug activity to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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