Five arrested in effort to dismantle suspected drugs ring
Gwent Police seized an estimated £400,000 worth of class A drugs on Tuesday
Police seized an estimated £400,000 worth of class A drugs and made five arrests in early morning raids across Gwent on Tuesday (24th September).
At around 5am officers carried out five warrants in Newport, Risca, Crosskeys and Cardiff.
Following the warrants, five people have been arrested:
• A 20-year-old man from Risca was arrested on suspicion of possessing a class B drug (cannabis), conspiring to supply a class B drug (cannabis) and conspiring to supply a class A drug (cocaine)
• A 21-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply class A drug (cocaine) and conspiring to supply class B drug (cannabis)
• A 24-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply class B drug (cannabis) and conspiring to supply class A drug (cocaine)
• A 25-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to supply a class B drug (cannabis) and conspiring to supply a class A drug (cocaine)
• A 28-year-old woman from Newport was arrested on suspicion of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property and conspiring to supply a class A drug (cocaine).
They all remain in custody at this time.
The Gwent force also seized a large amount of cash, class A drugs, class B drugs, two quad bikes, a knife and a car.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mike Preston, said: “Tuesday's activities are some of the many ways in which we are tackling serious and organised crime.
“We are committed to protecting those at risk from exploitation and making Gwent a hostile environment for those seeking to do harm.
“The majority of our residents are honest, law-abiding, and hard-working people. They deserve to be able to live and work in neighbourhoods that are safe and not overshadowed by those involved in such crimes.
“It is, and should always be all of us in the community against these criminals. The public have an important role to play in providing information that can assist us in dismantling county lines drugs lines and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. I would urge anyone with any information about drug dealing in the community to report it to us, so we can take action.”