Arrests made during proactive drugs operation in Brixham
Six people have been arrested in relation to drugs offences as a result of a proactive operation in the Brixham area.
On Wednesday 8 May, Devon & Cornwall Police carried out several warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Brixham.
Six people have been arrested and substantial quantities of cash, a sword and evidence relating to the supply of controlled drugs was seized as part of the investigation.
The South Devon Pro-active Unit supported by specialist resources from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU), Serious Organised Crime Operations Unit (SOCOU), the Force Support Group (FSG), dog section and the Paignton and Brixham Neighbourhood teams executed Misuse of Drugs Act warrants in Brixham.
In total, 15 searches of separate premises and vehicles across Torbay were completed.
Thousands of pounds in cash was seized and significant evidence relating to the supply of Class A drugs was recovered.
Four men, aged 23, 27, 28 and 30, and two women, aged 19 and 23, all from the Brixham area, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. They have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
If you have any information about illegal drug activity where you live, you can report to us through our non-emergency channels on 101 or via our website here or, alternatively, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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