Nine arrests after eight warrants in Newport
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Drugs, cars and electric scooters seized at addresses across the city.
Large quantities of drugs were seized from properties in Bettws, Newport, following a series of warrants as part of Operation Diadem – an ongoing investigation since 2023.
A total of 100 officers, including those from neighbourhood teams and other teams, carried out eight simultaneous warrants in the early hours of Thursday 11 July, under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Bettws, Newport.
Four men aged 26, 27, 29 and 31, and a woman, aged 41, have now been charged on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs and possession of criminal property. They have been remanded.
The other five men arrested have been released on bail.
In addition to the drugs and other items, officers also seized three cars, three sur-rons, two electric scooters, and an off-road bike and.
PC James Lewis, the officer in the case, said:
"There is no place for illegal drugs in our communities. These warrants demonstrate our commitment to end the harm caused by drugs all the while working relentlessly to target serious and organised crime in Gwent.
"Gathering information is an integral part of our efforts to disrupt drug supply and the harmful criminality that goes alongside it."
PC Beth Jackson, the other officer in the case, said:
"Your reports really do make a difference, so please continue to report any concerns or information by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
“You can also direct message us on social media or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 08060 555 111.”