Police dawn raids in Bury St Edmunds result in three arrests and drugs seized in County Lines crackdown
Three men were arrested during dawn raids by police in a crackdown on County Lines drug dealing.
Officers from the British Transport Police's County Lines Taskforce and Suffolk Police raided addresses in Bury St Edmunds this morning.
An investigation was launched in November after a man was stopped at Stratford station and found to be in possession of equipment commonly used in drug supply.
Officers searched the addresses in Bury St Edmunds and seized Class A drugs suspected to be cocaine, burner style phones and SIM cards, over 1,000 Class C pills and over £1,000 in cash.
Two men, aged 37 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A, B and C drugs.
All three were taken into police custody for interview where they remain.
Chief Inspector Rachel Griffiths said: “The criminals organising the supply of drugs are having a detrimental impact on the most vulnerable members of our communities, all for their own financial gain.
“Working with our policing colleagues across England, Scotland and Wales, we’re tackling this crime type wherever it occurs, tracking down those at the top of the supply chain and bringing them to justice."
