Three people arrested in Wrexham raids targeting drug supply in joint Merseyside operation |

Members of a suspected organized crime group were arrested today following a joint operation targeting drug supply in Wrexham.

Operation Leap saw officers from North Wales and Merseyside Police execute arrest warrants in Caia Park and across Merseyside this morning.

This follows an eight-month undercover investigation by North Wales Police’s Priority Crime Team into an alleged plot to supply Class A and Class B drugs to Wrexham from Merseyside.

Three men from Wrexham, including a 26-year-old, a 21-year-old and a 24-year-old, as well as two men from Merseyside, aged 40 and 49, were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. supply classes A and Class. Medicines B.

A significant quantity of cash, suspected Class A and B drugs and mobile phones were seized.

The five men were taken to Llay police station and remain in custody, where police say they are being questioned by detectives.

Local police added that following today’s arrests, an affirmative action operation will follow this week in the Caia Park area, providing comfort and support to the community.

“Operation Vardo is a multi-agency approach which will see Caia Park officers and partners engage and build trust with residents and the community to protect and regenerate the crime-affected area.

“Officers will work with residents and partners, including the local authority housing team, tenancy enforcement, adult and children’s services, public protection and education, as well as substance abuse, and other charities to make the community a safe area and one less likely to be exploited by organized crime groups.

Detective Chief Inspector Dean Jones said: “Today’s targeted work is part of Operation Leap – an eight-month investigation into an alleged drugs conspiracy in the Wrexham.

“We saw five arrests across Wrexham and Merseyside, and a significant amount of cash, suspected drugs and mobile phones seized following the operation.

“More work is underway in the community this week to disrupt and prevent new organized crime groups from taking control in the void and help protect people living in the area.

“Our work to rid our communities of drug crime and bring offenders to justice remains a priority.

“Drug supply leads to criminal activity, particularly serious and violent crime, which causes misery and fear in our communities.

“I would urge anyone with information about the supply of medicines in their area to speak to us so action can be taken. This information plays a vital role in identifying individuals and presenting them in court.

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