Watch as police raid properties across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire as officers clampdown on county lines drug dealing
Police have seized drugs worth thousands of pounds, made multiple arrests and charged three people as part of a crackdown on county lines dealing in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire police say that officers charged three people after making 32 arrests while carrying out 12 warrants across Peterborough, Cambridge and Huntingdon last week.
They say that officers also seized large quantities of Class A and B drugs along with cash and designer goods.
Police also seized a number of weapons including samurai swords, knives, machetes, firearms and a taser.
A police spokesperson said: “A number of potential cuckooed addresses, where drug dealers take over the home of a vulnerable person in order to use it as a base for dealing, were also visited.
“Multiple investigations are underway, with three people charged with drug offences and the remaining suspects released on bail.”
The action was part of County Lines Intensification Week, led by the National Police Chief’s Council.
Activity took place across the country between March 2 and March 8 as part of a co-ordinated effort to disrupt organised crime groups and combat county lines drug dealing.
Detective Inspector Shish Thind said: “County lines is an abhorrent crime which devastates communities and causes long-lasting harm to vulnerable people who are exploited for criminal gain.
“This action was an important part of our ongoing work to combat the issue in Cambridgeshire and protect vulnerable people.
“We’ll continue to work relentlessly to disrupt organised crime groups and bring drug dealers before the courts.”
Police say those charged are:
- Cameron Black (22), of no known address, charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin following warrants in Peterborough and Downham Market on March 3. He appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on March 4 where he pleaded guilty to the offences. He will be sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on April 15.
- Artur Shabani (26) of High Street, Eye, was charged with being concerned in supply cocaine after a warrant in the village on March 2. He appeared at Cambridge Magistrates' Court the following day and will appear at Cambridge Crown Court on April 14.
- Levi George (21) of Kings Ripton Road, Sapley, Huntingdon, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis. He will appear at Cambridge Crown Court on April 2.