Police crack down on drug supply network

Quantities of drugs have been seized and a man has been charged as Bedfordshire Police continue to crack down drugs supply networks across the county.

On Monday (20 January), officers arrested a man in Bedford on suspicion of drug dealing offences as part of an investigation targeting wholesale suppliers of drugs, and those who engage in the supply network for street supply.

A search of a property found large quantities of cannabis, quantities of suspected Class A controlled drugs including LSD, magic mushrooms and MDMA and around £1,600 in cash.

A man in his 20s was arrested as part of the investigation, and subsequently charged with nine offences relating to the supply of Class A and B drugs.

This latest charge is the third in relation to this particular drug line. Last year as part of this investigation two men were charged with drug offences, and £20,000 in cash seized and £32,000 work of cannabis seized.

Detective Constable Nema Behzadi, from Bedfordshire Polices dedicated guns and gang team Boson, said: “We know from experience that the organised production of cannabis and drug supply is intrinsically linked to violence, exploitation and a host of other criminal acts, and we are working to crackdown on those involved in these crimes.

“We are taking positive steps in locating those responsible and apprehending those who are operating in our area.

“This week’s arrests and warrants are the latest activity in our drive to disrupt drug dealing networks and stop criminals making money from the illegal drugs trade.

“We continue to ask the community to let us know if they see anything suspicious.  It is your information which can help lead to these great results, making communities safer.”

Anyone with concerns about drug dealing can report to us online.

Alternatively, you can report information to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.