Eleven more people were arrested yesterday as the Force cracks down on county lines drugs gangs.
Approximately 50 officers are involved in the operation and today’s arrests takes the total this week to 33.
Included in those arrested today was a 16-year-old boy local boy arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Following the warrants earlier this week, Connor Cahill, aged 20, of no fixed address, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court today charged with three counts of possession with intent to supply crack and heroin, one count of supplying heroin and one count of supplying crack (total of five charges).
Sean Drayton, aged 46, from Penhill Drive, also appeared in court charged with one count of supplying heroin, one count of supplying crack and one count of resisting arrest (total of three charges).
Both have been remanded in custody and will next appear in court on November 8.
Detective Inspector Paul Franklin said: “I hope that our continued efforts to target those involved in county lines is sending a reassuring message to the public who no doubt have concerns about drug supply and violence in their communities.
“It will no doubt be concerning to hear that our arrests include those as young as 16 – I’m keen to point out that our work also focuses on prevention and protection, and trying to stop the exploitation of these young and vulnerable people who get caught up with drug networks. We will continue to work with our partners in the local authority, schools and colleges to ensure we are all playing our part in tackling county lines.”
If you have information about drug dealing in your area there are options available for reporting. You can call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency or go to www.wiltshire.police.uk where you can report anonymously.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit the young people’s website Fearless.org
