Caerphilly man one of six arrested after series of drug raids

Six men have been arrested after a series of drug raids involving more than 90 police officers on Thursday morning (March 18).

The raids were carried out across south Wales and parts of southern England.

Gwent Police worked with South Wales Police, as well as Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police, to carry out the raids.

One of the raids happened at a residential address in Caerphilly, while another happened at a business premises in Bedwas.

Raids were also carried out in Cardiff, Gilwern, Ebbw Vale, Blaina, Newport, Oxford, Kent and Barking as part of an investigation into the supply of class A drugs.

A 35-year-old man from Caerphilly was among the six men arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

The six men are currently in police custody.

Gwent Police has said a quantity of drugs, believed to be class A, have been seized and sent away for forensic examination.

Cash, jewellery and vehicles were also seized.

Detective Inspector Ian Bartholomew, of Gwent Police’s Organised Crime Unit, said: “Today’s operation displays our commitment to keeping our communities safe by tackling serious and organised crime. Thanks to the hard work of our officers, six people are in police custody assisting with our enquiries.

“Our investigations and these warrants today are aimed at those who profit from selling these drugs to some of the more vulnerable people in our communities. Our work to tackle organised crime is so important to stop class A drugs from harming our local communities.

“Anyone involved in this type of criminality can expect to be pursued and brought before the courts.”

DI Bartholomew added: “As always, I’d like to thank our communities for their support. If you see something that either seems out of place or just doesn’t add up then you can contact us and know it will be dealt with robustly.”

Anyone with information can call Gwent Police on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.