Four suspected drug dealers arrested in Melton police raid

By Nick Rennie
Published 7th Oct 2022, 10:11 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2022, 10:12 BST
Officers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspectedOfficers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspected
Officers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspected
Four suspected drug dealers were arrested in Melton yesterday (Thursday) in the latest police swoop.

Officers say they executed a drugs-related warrant at a property in Rutland Street ‘in response to local community concerns around drug-related activity happening in the area’.

We reported last week that Melton police had made 11 arrests and seized drugs with a street value of £5,000 in a separate county lines operation in the town.

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Commenting on the latest Rutland Street raid, a spokesperson for Melton Police said: “With the support of our Tactical Support Team colleagues from headquarters, we gained entry to the property.

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Officers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspectedOfficers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspected
Officers prepare to raid a property in Rutland Street, Melton, where drug-related activity was suspected

“Upon searching the property, a quantity of cash, drugs and drug related paraphernalia were found.

“Four people inside the property were arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and are currently in custody awaiting questioning.”

Anyone with concerns over drug-related activity is advised to call police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.