Police have arrested 61 people on a range of offences including modern slavery in a week as they crack down on County Lines drug operations in the East Midlands. Over £80,000 of suspected heroin was seized, along with more than £111,000 of suspected cocaine, and almost £55,000 in cash.
Police say more than 90 vulnerable people were safeguarded and five referrals were made for Modern Slavery concerns. Across the region, 61 people were arrested for a number of offences including drug supply, Modern Slavery, money laundering and possession of offensive weapons, with dozens more arrests for unrelated matters.
Three firearms were seized and two imitation firearms, along with 27 other weapons and multiple valuable assets including 15 vehicles. A huge amount of yet unquantified Class A and B drugs including more than £15,000 worth of cannabis was taken off the streets, as at least three County Lines deal line phones were seized, effectively closing them down.
