Police boss hails officers in county lines crackdown
A police boss has hailed the work of officers after a crackdown on county lines drug dealers.
West Mercia police and crime commissioner John Campion commended policing teams after 12 arrests were made, as well as seizures of cash and Class A drugs running into the tens of thousands.
Mr Campion joined officers in Shrewsbury as part of the intensification week, and saw first-hand the scale of the operation. He said he is reassured to see the focused dedication from all officers involved.
Mr Campion said: “Last week’s targeted activity was a great success and demonstrates the tireless work officers do to protect the young and vulnerable people and help build a safer West Mercia.
“A key priority in my Safer West Mercia Plan is to build a more secure community by reducing crime and re-offending. County lines offences are often unseen but continue to have a negative impact across our communities. As commissioner I am committed to ensuring the police have the resources to keep this as a highest priority.”
