Men from Nantwich and Wistaston were among 11 arrested today as part of police drugs crackdown, Operation Impact.
Nine warrants were executed at addresses across South Cheshire – including Millstone Lane in Nantwich and Crewe Road in Wistaston.
A 32-year-old in Nantwich was arrested, and a second 32-year-old was arrested in Wistaston.
Other arrests and properties searched were made in Leighton and Haslington, while a tenth warrant was issued at an address in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
In total, officers arrested nine men on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and are currently being held for questioning in custody.
Two more men, aged 23 and 37, were arrested at Risley Prison, and are also being held on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
As well as 11 arrests, officers seized six vehicles and cash under the proceeds of crime act, including a BMW 530, a Subaru Impreza and an AMG Mercedes.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Draycott Drive, Newcastle Under Lyme; a 27-year-old on
Fairbourne Avenue, Crewe, a 20-year-old on Brookhouse Drive, Crewe; a 30-year-old man on Park Road, Crewe; 34-year-old on Camm Street, Crewe; a 51-year-old on Alton Street, Crewe; a 35-year-old on West Street, Crewe.
A house on Parkers Road, Crewe, was searched but no arrests made.
Cheshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Mark Roberts said: “This morning’s warrants were the culmination of many months of work focusing on individuals suspected of being involved in organised crime and illegal drugs.
“We’re here for communities and Operation Impact reinforces our commitment in targeting those people who undermine the lives of local people and bring misery to residents through their involvement in organised crime and illegal drugs.
“This sort of behaviour can have a major impact on local communities.
“It is an issue the force takes extremely seriously and we devote all the resources we can to tracing those responsible and disrupting their behaviour.
“We hope today′s operation reassures local people we are listening to what they are saying and are taking those concerns seriously.
“Community intelligence is vital and helps us to build up a bigger picture of what is happening in a particular area and to work out the best ways of dealing with any issues.”
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane added: “It’s great to see some of the work officers are doing to help tackle organised crime, and I hope today’s operation provides reassurance to local residents and businesses.
“Organised crime and drugs related incidents can have a major impact on our local communities, and I hope that the operation conducted today sends a clear message to criminals in the county that there′s nowhere for them to hide.”
Anyone with information in relation to drug use and supply should call 101.
Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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