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Eight arrested in drugs bust

Police execute drugs warrant (image courtesy: Devon and Cornwall Police)

Police seize items in East Devon and Cornwall

Eight people have been arrested in East Devon and North Cornwall in a police crackdown on drugs

Devon and Cornwall cops executed nine warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs.

They seized  mobile devices, vehicles, cash and multiple kilograms of suspected drugs.

Two men and one woman were detained on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug and five men on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. 

Detective Inspector Guy Biggar said: “The operation that officers have carried out today forms part of an investigation into the supply of drugs across the force area.

“The warrants were carried out simultaneously under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, in order to preserve potential evidence."

Police ask for anyone information about illegal drug activity to report it through our non-emergency channels or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
 

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