More than 25 officers carried out early-morning warrants at three addresses in Rhymney on Thursday 21 August.
Neighbourhood officers investigating the supply of class A drugs in the Rhymney area carried out early-morning warrants at three addresses in the village on Thursday 21 August.
Officers seized a large quantity of cash; cocaine, cannabis, two off-road bikes, two cars, mobile phones and a laptop, following the simultaneous raids involving more than 20 officers.
A 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B – cannabis, and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
The man, from the Rhymney area, remains in police custody at this time as police continue to investigate.
Lysha Thompson, neighbourhood inspector for Rhymney, said:
“This morning’s warrants are part of our ongoing Respect Rhymney operation, which was launched in July last year.
“We’ve successfully removed further drugs from the streets this morning, seized two off-road bikes, while officers will be interviewing the suspect later today.
“I want to reassure all residents of Rhymney that we’re working tirelessly to disrupt those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs.
“We want to send a clear message to those involved in organised crime that you are not welcome in Rhymney and we’re determined to make this area a hostile environment for you.
“As part of Respect Rhymney, we’ve executed 21 drug warrants across the village in total, arrested 13 people, while two have been convicted for drugs offences and sentenced to combined total of more than seven years imprisonment.
“We will continue to use a range of tactics, including new technology and warrants, to protect our communities from harm and the damaging effects of associated crime, and collect intelligence to inform operations like this morning.
“Support and information from local residents can make all the difference as we work to address your concerns, so please continue to report your concerns to us.”
