County Lines Task Force officers recovered cash and suspected Class A drugs during a raid in Walsall (Image: WMP)

County lines police discover suspected drugs and cash in Walsall raid as three arrested

The raid was part of Operation Target which focuses on drug dealing, burglary to cyber crime and fraud

by · Birmingham Live

Police arrested three men on suspicion of running a branded drugs line after officers carried out warrants at three premises across Walsall. Officers from the force's County Lines Task Force recovered cash and suspected Class A drugs from one of the addresses, on Wednesday morning (Dec 6).

Three men aged, 24, 19 and 18 were taken into custody on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. The raid was part of Operation Target which focuses on drug dealing, burglary to cyber crime and fraud.

Di Philip Poole, County Lines Task Force Investigation Manager, said: “County Lines drug dealers target the most vulnerable, ruining lives and blighting communities."

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"Serious and organised crime persistently erodes communities and the gangs ruthlessly target the most vulnerable, ruining lives and blighting communities.

People with information about County Lines drug dealing should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55111.”