BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds of police officer were involved in a huge drugs bust operation across Warrington this morning carrying out a number of dawn raids on properties.
More than 300 officers were involved in the high profile “operation impact” targeting drugs dealers in the town.
So far 19 people have arrested following a series of dawn raids targeting organised crime and illegal drugs.
A number of properties were targeted in the Orford area.
Detective Inspector Gary McIntyre, who is in charge of the operation, said: “The action taken today as part of Operation Impact is as the result of a six-month long investigation focusing on a number of different organised crime gangs and their associated illegal drug related activity in the Warrington area. The operation was launched as a result of intelligence, which was passed on by the local community.
“The strike phase this morning is the result of months of hard work and evidence and intelligence gathering by a dedicated team of officers focusing on a number of people suspected of being involved in this type of crime.
“We have seen first-hand how illegal drugs can ruin lives and devastate communities and residents should not have to live in fear or intimidation of this sort of illegal activity taking place in their neighbourhoods.
“Operation Impact reinforces the commitment of Cheshire Constabulary in proactively targeting, disrupting and dismantling organised crime gangs. We will not tolerate those who choose to come into Cheshire believing it is an easy target – be warned as it is only a matter of time before we catch up with you.”
Police locking up drug dealers
