TWO Dudley men were amongst seven men who were arrested after a large quantity of Class A drugs were seized.
Properties in Dudley and Birmingham city centre were raided as part of an operation to crack down on county lines drug trafficking by the Warwickshire Police County Lines Disruption Team and Serious Organised Crime Unit, on Wednesday October 20.
Heroin, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were uncovered during the execution of drug warrants at the two properties.
Mobile phones were also seized.
A 52-year-old man from Dudley, a 23-year-old man from Smethwick, two 19-year-old men from Tipton, a 19-year-old from West Bromwich and a 36-year-old from Leamington Spa, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
They were later released on bail whilst investigations continue.
A 32 year-old-man from Dudley was also arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Warwick Crown Court on November 18.
Detective Sergeant Sean Whittaker, of Warwickshire Police, said “Warwickshire officers have been successful in causing major disruption to County Lines operations running from Birmingham to Leamington Spa.
“We are determined to stamp out the scourge of County Lines within our communities and will continue to act swiftly and decisively on all credible intelligence received.
“The community can play their part by coming forward to report suspicions of people or premises that may be associated with drug operations.
"Please call us on 101 or report online via the Warwickshire Police website. Reports can also be made completely anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
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