Hertfordshire Constabulary makes nine arrests during cocaine and heroin crackdown
Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed that nine individuals were arrested during an operation authorised to combat the organised supply of cocaine and heroin.
This morning the police force confirmed that nine people were handcuffed and six of them were charged during a crackdown across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
On Thursday, a specialist organised unit representing Hertfordshire Constabulary raided properties in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Birmingham.
After warrants were used to search properties nine men were arrested, all suspected of dealing class A drugs, the following six individuals have been formally charged:
-Abbas Yousaf, aged 31, of Southsea Avenue, Watford
-Asadullah Muzaffar, aged 31, of Leavesden Road, Watford
-Syed Abbas Khan, aged 29, of Leabridge Corner, Luton
-Mohammed Hamas, aged 31, of Chester Road, Watford
-Nasser Shabir, aged 29, of Runley Road, Luton
-Mubbashar Ali, aged 31, of Nelson Road, Leighton Buzzard
All were remanded into custody and will next appear at St Albans Crown Court on September 29, Hertfordshire Constabulary also revealed.
It was also confirmed by the force that police officers recovered £30,000 worth of cash, class A drugs, and an imitation firearm during the raids.
Detective Sergeant Chris Cowell, who is leading the investigation, said: "These charges are an important step in our investigation into the suspected supply of Class A drugs across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Illegal drugs can cause serious harm to individuals and our communities, which is why tackling drug crime is important. I'd like to thank everyone involved for their support during this operation. Our enquiries are ongoing and we remain committed to disrupting these criminal networks and keeping people safe."
Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed the other arrested individuals were a 31-year-old man from Luton and a 34-year-old man from Watford, who were both arrested on suspicion of possession with the intent to supply class A drugs. Plus, a 38-year-old man from Watford who was arrested on a possession with the intent to supply charge.
They were all released from police custody while Hertfordshire Constabulary’s investigation continues.