17 arrested in St Neots and Huntingdon drugs raids
SEVENTEEN people were arrested in St Neots and Huntingdon as part of a police crackdown on class A drug dealing.
SEVENTEEN people were arrested in St Neots and Huntingdon as part of a police crackdown on class A drug dealing.
The operation, codenamed Xander, was held on Wednesday and Thursday (August 3 and 4).
It followed an investigation into drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour in the Huntingdonshire area.
A total of 16 addresses were searched, including four in London which were searched by the Metropolitan police on behalf of Cambridgeshire police.
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Of the people arrested, six were charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and have appeared at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court today.
Detective Inspector Jon McAdam, who led the operation, said: “Drug dealing has a significant impact on people’s lives, causing intimidation and misery for residents living in affected areas.
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“This operation was the culmination of a lengthy investigation and shows our commitment to tackling this type of crime in Huntingdonshire.”
