Five arrested on suspicion of drug and money laundering offences in Salisbury

All five people have been released on bail

Author: Aaron HarperPublished 1st Mar 2024
Last updated 1st Mar 2024

Five people, including a teenager, have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug offences after planned warrants in the Salisbury area.

During searches in Whatley Way and Halfpenny Road on February 23rd, officers located more than £6,500 in cash and over 2kg of cannabis.

Officers were executing planned warrants in Salisbury

A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of money laundering, while a man and woman both in their 50s were arrested suspicion of money laundering and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs (cannabis).

A teenage boy was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

All five have been released on bail.

PC Boon said: "These warrants were carried out as part of our plans to disrupt drug suppliers in Salisbury. The Salisbury Neighbourhood Policing Team work closely with specialist officers, Local Crime investigators and the Dog unit to remove drugs and offensive weapons from our communities.

"I would like to thank the public for their continued efforts in reporting suspicious and criminal activity in their area. We, as the Police rely on your support, information and trust. This enables us to be reliably informed and focus our efforts where the demand is consequently making Salisbury a safer place to live."

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