Big drugs raids are a success

North Wales Police have been stamping down on drug dealers with a series of raids across the region. Special operations have been carried out successfully in both Wrexham and the Colwyn Bay area, with a total of 18 people arrested or charged during January. Batches of Class A and Class B drugs were also seized as the Force responded to local concerns about drug dealing. The biggest raid of all was at Wrexham after an eight-week long undercover operation to break into the drugs market in the area. A total of 15 people were arrested and 13 charged with drugs offences after an early morning raid on 12 houses in the town. Under ‘Operation Quantity’, two undercover officers from another force infiltrated the market at Wrexham and succeeded in gathering enough information to arrest the 15 people. About 100 officers took part and the Crown Prosecution Service was involved in the planning. “I’m very pleased with the way the operation has gone,” said Chief Superintendent, Phil Thomson, Divisional Commander of Eastern Division, immediately after the raid. “This operation was sparked by neighbourhood concerns and the people of Wrexham have been out on the streets congratulating my officers.” Amongst those praising the police was local councillor Colin Powell, who said, “Drugs are high on the agenda for improving our neighbourhoods.” Drug users who were left without a supply were urged to take advantage of services offered by the Drug Intervention Programme. “Impact Days” in the …
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