By 16 Humberside arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week
16 arrests were made last week during Humberside Police’s County Lines Intensification Week with regard to drug dealing as well as the exploitation of children into organised crime.
Additionally, nearly £28,000 worth of cocaine, cannabis and more was seized alongside £42,000 in cash and £4,000 in designer assets (allegedly bought through drug dealing).
The arrests and seizures took place from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 October.
Two women, Katie Robinson (31) and Katie Carroll (36) were charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) as well as possession of criminal property following their arrests on Tuesday 12 October.
They are both in police custody awaiting their scheduled appearances at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday 10 November.
This follows their visit to Hull Magistrates Court on Wednesday 13 October.
In further cases, six men and a woman were charged with multiple offences including being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs (cocaine and cannabis) as well as the possession of criminal property (cash).
The culprits appeared at Hull Magistrates Court on Saturday 16 October and are awaiting their next court date in custody.
A 50-year-old man was also charged with possession of heroin after a warrant was executed on Durban Road in Grimsby on Wednesday 13 October.
He was later bailed and is set to appear at Grimsby Magistrates Court on Wednesday 26 October.
Humberside Police’s County Lines Intensification Week operation aimed to target those causing significant harm to communities.
Officers also visited a substantial amount of vulnerable people, including children who were taught about the dangers of organised crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Iain Pottage, force lead for County Lines, said: “Whilst we target organised criminals on a daily basis, weeks like these allow us to intensify our disruption and have a large impact in a shorter space of time.
“It’s really important we take these people off our streets, as at the heart of County Lines drugs operations are exploited children or vulnerable adults that need removing from those situations and protecting from further harm.
“It’s also important we’re taking dangerous substances out of our communities, not only because these are illegal, but as drug dealing often comes with violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour.”
