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Arrests after crackdown on county lines drugs

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In a week of operations, police seized drugs, cash and weapons in Wolverhampton

Police have arrested 16 people in a crackdown on county lines drugs operations and criminal gangs.

Acting on warrants, officers seized between 6 and 7kg (13-15lbs) of Class A drugs, more than 750 MDMA tablets, and a huge stash of cannabis during raids across Wolverhampton.

About £30,000 in cash was also recovered during the week-long activity.

Among the suspects, 10 were subsequently charged for offences including possession with intent to supply, possession of a firearm, and cultivation of cannabis.

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Officers also spoke to school pupils about the dangers of county lines and to open up conversations around exploitation

A firearm, five machetes, two knuckle dusters, ammunition and one imitation firearm were seized under stop and search operations on city streets.

Officers' work also involved visiting suspected "cuckoo" properties to identify those most at risk to exploitation as well as reviewing West Midlands Police's missing children cases to identify patterns and points at which exploitation could take place.

Ch Supt Anthony Tagg said: "Organised crime, drug supply, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals are issues that affect our communities year round.

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding those most at risk and holding offenders accountable."

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