Leighton Buzzard man among nine arrested in drugs bust
Police seized Class A drugs, £30,000 and an imitation firearm as nine people – including one from Leighton Buzzard – were arrested during a drugs bust.
And six have been charged as part of the investigation into the supply of cocaine and heroin across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
On Thursday (August 27), Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Investigations Unit carried out several warrants across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Birmingham – supported by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, ERSOU and Trading Standards.
Mubbashar Ali, aged 31, of Nelson Road, Leighton Buzzard was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, along with Syed Abbas Khan, aged 29, of Leabridge Corner, Luton; Nasser Shabir, aged 29, of Runley Road, Luton; Abbas Yousaf, aged 31, of Southsea Avenue, Watford; Asadullah Muzaffar, aged 31, of Leavesden Road, Watford and Mohammed Hamas, aged 31, of Chester Road, Watford.
A 31-year-old man from Luton and a 34-year-old man from Watford were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
A 38-year-old man from Watford was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of Class B or C drugs.
All three have been bailed whilst the investigation continues.
All were remanded into custody and will next appear at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday, September 29.
Officers also seized items including £30,000 in cash, Class A drugs and an imitation firearm during searches of several properties.
Detective Sergeant Chris Cowell, who is leading the investigation, said: "These charges are an important step in our investigation into the suspected supply of Class A drugs across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
"Illegal drugs can cause serious harm to individuals and our communities, which is why tackling drug crime is important. I'd like to thank everyone involved for their support during this operation.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we remain committed to disrupting these criminal networks and keeping people safe."
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