Four arrested in police warrants across Welwyn Hatfield

Four people have been arrested in Welwyn Hatfield as part of an operation into money laundering, drug supply and proceeds of crime offences.

A series of warrants were recently conducted by the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by the constabulary’s Operational Support Group, Operation Scorpion, Digital Media Investigation Team and Scientific Services.

The following people were arrested:

• A 30 year old man from Enfield – on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, failing to stop and dangerous driving
• A 30 year old man from Hatfield – on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs, concealing and disguising the proceeds of crime and conspiracy to import controlled substance into the UK
• A 26 year old woman from Hertford – on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs and concealing and disguising the proceeds of crime
• A 26 year old man from Hatfield – on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs and concealing and disguising the proceeds of crime

The warrants were carried out on Friday 11 April at addresses in Tiger Moth Way, Selwyn Crescent and Deerswood Avenue in Hatfield, as well as Little Hardings in Welwyn Garden City and Green Close in Brookmans Park.

The arrested people are currently on bail while further enquiries are carried out.

During the operation, officers seized the following:

• Approximately £160,000 worth of vehicles linked to suspected front companies
• Approximately £75,000 worth of criminal property
• 30+ mobile devices
• 2 imitation firearms
• Prohibited knives
• £20k in cash
• Class A drugs (cocaine)
• Class B drugs (cannabis)

PC Aiden Sims, from the Welwyn Hatfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “These were successful warrants and we hope the public are pleased to hear of this news.

“Not only have arrests been made but dangerous weapons and drugs are now off the streets too.

“A number of teams from across the constabulary were involved in the warrants and I hope this gives a clear message to criminals participating in organised crime. We take this seriously and will do everything we can to disrupt your criminality.”

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