Six men arrested in south Essex drug supply raids

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Essex Police arrested six men across south Essex on suspicion of drug supply offences in early morning raids on 15 October. Warrants were executed at addresses in Benfleet, Basildon, Southend and Ongar just after 6.30am. All six men were taken into custody at Southend Police Station.

Searches at the properties uncovered large quantities of Class A drugs and cannabis, more than £10,000 in cash, and a mobile phone believed to be connected to a drug supply line.

Sergeant Adam Jarvis from the Castle Point and Rochford Neighbourhood Policing Team said the arrests and seizures were 'a significant step in our ongoing work to combat drug dealing across the south of the county'. He added that drug dealing exploits vulnerable people and funds wider criminality. Sgt Jarvis urged members of the public to report suspected drug dealing, saying such information is 'often crucial in helping us to identify suspects and take enforcement action'.

How it is being reported

• Six men arrested in south Essex raids as Class A drugs and £10,000 seizedEssex Police arrest six men in south Essex raids on October 15, seizing Class A drugs, cannabis and more than £10,000 in suspected drug supply probe.Echo (Basildon) · 15 Oct, 17:21
• Six men arrested in south Essex raids as Class A drugs and £10,000 seizedEssex Police arrest six men in south Essex raids on October 15, seizing Class A drugs, cannabis and more than £10,000 in suspected drug supply probe.Brentwood Guardian · 15 Oct, 17:21

In this story: Essex Police · Benfleet · Basildon · Southend · Ongar · Sergeant Adam Jarvis · Castle Point and Rochford Neighbourhood Policing Team

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