Hertfordshire police arrest 22 from county lines drug gangs
Four people from Watford have been arrested alongside 22 others across Hertfordshire and London, following a wave of county lines drug warrants being issued.
Arrests were made between Monday, March 4 and Sunday, March 10, as part of a national week of action against the organised crime groups.
Two 19-year-old men from Watford were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin).
Also from Watford, a 52-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were detained on suspicion of possessing class B drugs (cannabis) with intent to supply and possession of offensive weapon (pepper spray) for the man.
Also among those arrested was a 15-year-old boy from Rickmansworth on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (MDMA) and theft of a motor vehicle.
They were all released on bail as inquiries continue, police said.
One 26-year-old man, Zaheen Hasib, of Old Bedford Road, Luton, was charged for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine & heroin) out of the 22 total arrests.
Hertfordshire Detective Inspector Jon Leak, of the Serious and Organised Crime Command, said: “This latest week of action is part of our continuing drive to disrupt and dismantle county lines gangs operating in the county.
“The operations involved several teams across the force, working with our partners to target county lines drug dealing in Hertfordshire and their support has been crucial during these operations.
