Eight arrested in North Wales as part of operation to tackle serious organised crime

Police have today arrested eight people in an effort to target and disrupt serious organised crime activities in North Wales.

The action is the result of a long running investigation to protect vulnerable members of the community.

A total of nine warrants were conducted in the Denbighshire and Flintshire areas, which resulted in eight people being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs, and money laundering offences.

A quantity of controlled cash, drugs and high value items were also seized.

Assistant Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett said: “Today’s activities have been made possible by the excellent work undertaken by officers and staff from all areas and departments within the force, who have gathered the intelligence needed to arrest those involved in drug supply and money laundering.

“We also value greatly the information that comes from members of the community.

“When you contact us, be it through our website or calling 101, we are listening, we are building evidence and we are working to make north Wales the safest place for you and your families to live.

“Today’s arrests account for only part of our work to tackle drug supply into North Wales, and to investigate and disrupt this kind of criminal activity and bring down organised crime groups.

“Everyone should be warned that if you get involved in crime, you will face the consequences.”

If you have any information about criminal activity in your community you can report it via the police force’s website, by calling 101 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.