The arrests came after an eight month investigation
Suspected drug gang members from Merseyside have been arrested following a covert investigation. Officers from both Merseyside and Wales executed warrants across Caia Park, Wrexham and Merseyside on Wednesday, October 2.
Police said it came following an eight month-long covert investigation by a team in North Wales into a suspected Class A and Class B drug supply conspiracy into Wrexham from Merseyside. Two men from Merseyside, aged 40 and 49, were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs and three men from Wrexham including a 26-year-old, a 21-year-old and a 24-year-old.
A significant quantity of cash, suspected Class A and B drugs and mobile phones were seized. All five men have been taken to Llay Police Station and remain in custody where they are being questioned by detectives.
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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.
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“Further work is ongoing in the community this week to 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.”
