Officers in North Denbighshire and Conwy have this morning executed a series of search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Acting on intelligence, officers executed six search warrants at various residential properties the Rhyl and Abergele areas. As a result of which, what is believed to be Class A and Class B drugs were recovered from three of the properties and will now be subject of forensic analysis.
A total of 19 officers were involved in today’s operation, which included members of the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and response officers.
A 46-year-old woman was arrested at an address in Rhyl on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug and has been charged. She has been released on police bail to attend at Prestatyn Magistrates Court at a later date.
More arrests are anticipated.
Speaking about the work today, Sergeant Tony Underhill said: “North Wales Police is committed to tackling drugs within communities. Drugs ruin lives and can have a devastating effect on communities. We are grateful for information from the public and encourage anyone who has information regarding the illegal use of drugs or its supply to contact officers at North Wales Police on 101 or 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) 0845 6071002 (English language line). Alternatively individuals can also contact Crimestoppers with information anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
