Drone footage captures dramatic moment drug gang responsible for smuggling millions of pounds-worth of Class As was busted
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe moment a drug gang responsible for smuggling millions of pounds-worth of Class As from the north west into Wales was brought down was captured by a police drone.
The sophisticated organised crime group (OCG) modified cars to smuggle large amounts of drugs from Merseyside into North Wales towns.
In February last year, a number of raids were carried out at several properties in both locations. More than 18kg of cocaine; 19kg of amphetamine; and 885 grams of cannabis was seized as part of the operation - with a total estimated street value of around £2m.
The movements of those suspected to be involved in the drug supply chain were closely monitored for months prior by North Wales Police as part of Operation Blue Cashel. READ MORE: 'I was robbed at knifepoint in Selfridges' Police also seized a significant amount of cash and three cars.
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