A TOTAL of 19 people were arrested, 10 of whom were charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, following warrants executed in areas including North Wales.

Between May 10-12, officers from North Wales Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit executed nine warrants across North Wales, Halewood, Widnes, and Haverfordwest.

The warrants targeted those suspected of taking an active role in a large-scale and wide-ranging class A (Cocaine, MDMA) and B (amphetamine, ketamine and cannabis) organised crime group.

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It is believed that the group is responsible for trafficking illicit drugs sourced from Merseyside and the Midlands throughout the length and breadth of North Wales and neighbouring regions.

During the operation, officers seized several mobile devices, suspected Class A and B drugs, cash and drugs supply paraphernalia.

As well as the 10 charged, the remaining nine are on police bail pending the conclusion of its investigation.

Detective Inspector Richard Sidney said: “I would like to thank colleagues in Merseyside, Cheshire and Dyfed Powys who we continue to work closely with.

“We are determined that our response to County Lines will remain without borders.”