The joint operation between officers from North Wales and Merseyside Police is the culmination of an eight month covert operation
Five arrested following operation targeting drug supply in Wrexham
This is the moment armoured police officers smashed through the doors of a number of houses allegedly linked to a Merseyside to north Wales drug conspiracy. Suspected members of an organised crime group (OCG) were arrested yesterday morning, Wednesday, October 2 in the joint operation targeting drug supply in Wrexham.
The operation, codenamed Leap, saw North Wales and Merseyside Police officers execute warrants across Caia Park, Wrexham and Merseyside. It comes following an eight month-long covert investigation by the North Wales Police priority crime team into a suspected class A and class B drug supply conspiracy.
New footage released by North Wales Police shows the moment riot police tooled up with saws and battering rams force their way into a number of homes in Wrexham. Part of the footage also shows the moment a suspect is led away by officers in handcuffs.
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The force has now confirmed that three men from Wrexham – aged 26, 24 and 21 – and two men from Merseyside – aged 40 and 49 – were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs. A significant quantity of cash, suspected class A and B drugs and mobile phones were seized.
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All five men have been taken to Llay Police Station and remain in custody, where they are being questioned by detectives. A new operation, codenamed Vardo, will now commence in the area around the suspected drug conspiracy. The positive action operation will see officers and partners out in Caia Park engaging and building trust with residents and the community to protect and regenerate the area affected by crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Dean Jones said: “Today’s targeted work comes as part of Operation Leap – an eight-month investigation into a suspected drugs conspiracy in the Wrexham area. We have seen five arrests across Wrexham and Merseyside, and a significant amount of cash, suspected drugs and mobile phones seized as a result of the operation.
“Further work is ongoing in the community this week in order to disrupt and prevent further organised crime groups taking control in the vacuum and help to protect those living in the area. Our work to rid our communities of drug crime and bring offenders to justice remains a priority.
“Drug supply leads to criminal activity, especially serious and violent crime, which causes misery and fear in our communities. I would urge anybody with information about drug supply in their area to speak to us so action can be taken. This information plays a vital part in identifying individuals and putting them before the courts.”
