Six men arrested following proactive week of action by Bedfordshire Police's Boson unit

Six men have been arrested and drugs and weapons seized during a proactive week of action by the force’s Boson guns and gangs unit.

Officers executed a series of targeted warrants at properties across the south of the county last week, all with suspected links to firearms and drug offences.

The operations led to arrests on suspicion of offences ranging from possession of weapons and firearms, possession with the intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, violent disorder and dangerous driving. 

Two knives, several knuckle dusters, a quantity of suspected class B drugs and a vehicle were also seized.

One man has now been charged in connection with a firearms incident in Luton on 17 August.

Detective Inspector Katy Watts, from Bedfordshire Police’s Force Intelligence Bureau, said: “Last week’s proactive operations demonstrate our continued commitment to tackling serious violence and organised crime in our communities.

“The arrests and seizures made by Boson are a direct result of intelligence-led policing and the dedication of our officers to keeping Bedfordshire safe.

“We will not tolerate firearms, drugs, or violent behaviour on our streets, and we’ll continue to take robust action against those who pose a threat to public safety.

“Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our communities is at the heart of everything we do. We want residents to feel confident that we are taking action to remove criminals from our streets.”