35 arrests, more than 2kg of cannabis and 300 wraps of class A drugs seized during County Lines crackdown in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Police took part in a national week of action last week, which saw officers undertake a enforcement and safeguarding activities.

Results from the week included:

• Thirty-five arrests, including Class A and B supply, cuckooing, burglary, and weapons offences.
• 302 Class A wraps seized.
• More than 2kg of cannabis, plus edibles, loose cannabis and drug paraphernalia, and over 100 illegal single‑use vapes seized.
• Twenty-seven phones and one laptop seized.
• £5,365 cash seized.
• A taser, machete, knuckle duster, two knives, firearms ammunition and shotgun cartridges seized.
• Nine males and seven females safeguarded.

Detective Inspector Alex O’Meara, the force’s Tactical County Lines lead, said: “This was a concentrated, intelligence-led week of action that has resulted in dangerous offenders being taken off the streets, large quantities of drugs seized, and weapons removed before they could cause harm.

“County lines groups deliberately exploit vulnerable people – particularly children – for profit. We remain committed to identifying those at risk early, safeguarding them, and relentlessly targeting those who exploit them. Tackling this criminality is about far more than enforcement; it’s about protecting the vulnerable, disrupting exploitation, and working with partners to reduce harm.

“My message to anyone involved in this criminality is simple - we are actively targeting you. We remain absolutely committed to protecting our communities and making Northamptonshire a safer place for everyone.”

If you have concerns about drug dealing, someone becoming involved in gang activity, or any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood, report it to Northamptonshire Police on 101, online at www.northants.police.uk/ro, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.