Five arrested for Class A drug dealing after raids across Telford
Five people have been arrested after a series of drugs raids in Telford.
A substantial amount of cash was seized during the raids, which saw four men and one woman arrested on suspicion of dealing Class A drugs.
Warrants were executed at several properties in the north and south of the town on Thursday morning, after a 12-month investigation by specialist West Mercia Police officers.
All five were also arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Preece said: "We are committed to tackling drugs offences in Telford and those that supply these substances which do so much harm to our communities.
"I hope the activity on Thursday will send a positive message to members of the public that we are targeting serious offenders who want to exploit vulnerable people for their own financial gain.
"We will always seek to claw back money made by serious convicted organised criminals through the courts, so that it can be fed back into worthwhile community causes."
The men - aged 33,41 and 32 - and the woman, aged 37, remain in police custody while inquiries continue.
Anyone with any information about drugs related offences should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
