£40,000 worth of drugs seized in Essex
£25,000 in cash was also seized during a fortnight of targeted action against drugs gangs
Drugs with a street value of at least £40,000 and £25,000 in cash were seized during a fortnight of targeted action against drugs gangs.
Between 14 September and 27 September, 76 arrests were made during a series of operations in Essex including arrests linked to six drugs gangs.
That resulted in nine people being charged on suspicion of drugs offences.
Chief Inspector Lewis Basford said: “The majority of Essex residents will never be affected by drugs or violent crime and every day we’re working to keep it that way.
“Each day we’re out on patrols and gathering information to target criminals involved in drugs supply and violent crime.
“We also work closely with other agencies to protect young and vulnerable people who are used and exploited by these criminals for their own financial gain.
“We will not stop doing everything we can to make sure our communities and most vulnerable residents are safe.
“There is nowhere to hide in Essex for those involved in drugs and violent crime.”