Police seize £60,000 worth of drugs and make 46 arrests in crackdown on drug dealing in Sheffield and Barnsley
Police have made 46 arrests, seized drugs worth £60,000 and confiscated £40,000 in an 18-month crackdown in South Yorkshire.
As part of the covert policing operation, 13 search warrants were executed across multiple addresses to disrupt the supply of Class A drugs - crack cocaine and heroin - across Sheffield and Barnsley.
The operation was a joint effort between the Barnsley ‘Fortify’ Team, specialist officers who investigate serious organised criminality, and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.
So far, approximately £60,000 worth of Class A drugs and £40,000 in cash and assets have been recovered, following the arrests of 46 people who are all suspected to be involved in the central supply line.
Seven suspects have been charged and pleaded guilty to numerous drug-related offences and are currently awaiting sentencing.
Detective Sergeant Becky Robinson explained: “This has been an extensive operation, which has involved months of covert policing.
“We have been working round the clock to obtain evidence, gather intelligence and sift through information submitted by local communities.
“Those who are involved in the supply of drugs think they are untouchable and above the law. They have no regard for the harm they cause to the local areas where our families live and work.
“We know rumours of this operation have started to circulate within these criminal networks. Our investigation is very much still ongoing and we will ensure those who choose to be involved in the supply of drugs face the consequences of their actions and lose the proceeds of their criminality - if we haven't visited you already, let this be a warning, we know who you are and you can expect a visit from us soon.”
Officers are continuing to ask the public to report anything suspicious by calling 101, visiting the South Yorkshire Police website or through the independent charity Crimestoppers