Today’s operation across the North Wales Police force area has resulted in 84 people being arrested for a variety of offences.
Over 180 police officers were involved in the execution of warrants and searching of premises in a crack down on crime.
In the counties of Gwynedd and Anglesey the total number of arrests currently stands at 47, with 13 people remaining in custody.
Following the execution of a search warrant in one property in Merionnydd, numerous weapons, including large knives, and a quantity of what appears to be class A controlled drugs were seized. As a result a 24-year-old man from the Meirionnydd area was arrested for possession with intent to supply controlled drugs and other associated offences. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Several other people remain in custody for possession of class A drugs, following the recovery of numerous cannabis plants and a hydroponics system.
In the Conwy and Denbighshire areas 22 arrests have been made for offences including possession of class A and B drugs, assault, burglary, race related offences and harassment.
In Wrexham and Flintshire 15 people were arrested and a large quantity of class A, B and C drugs were seized. A quantity of stolen goods were also recovered.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Pritchard said: “North Wales Police is committed to reducing crime and protecting people and today’s coordinated force wide strike against crime and offenders demonstrates this.
After the success of today’s operation we will be putting the evidence we have collated before the Crown Prosecution Service. Across North Wales we have disrupted criminal activity and we are now seeking to put these offenders before the courts.”
The team is working to make your neighbourhood a safer place to live. If you have information about crime or anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, you can contact your team directly on 101, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line), 0845 607 1002 (English line) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Alternatively send a text message to 66767 or email – [email protected]
