POLICE in Flintshire are calling on residents to continue casting their votes respectfully and safely. Sgt Emma Prevete of the Flintshire South police team said officers have been out and about at more than 40 polling stations today. She said: We have Operation Trepang running today, which is the Neighbourhood Teams policing the elections. We have attended 43 polling stations and will continue to do that throughout Thursday. Geographically, Flintshire South is a huge patch so it is time consuming - but it is important for public engagement and visibility. If we come across any issues it s a case of problem solving.
FOUR people were arrested in Bridgwater for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. And a series of warrants were carried out in Bridgwater and London this morning (March 2) relating to an investigation into county lines activity and the supply of controlled drugs into Somerset. Four warrants were issued in Bridgwater and another four in the London area. As well as the four arrests in Bridgwater, two people in London and one person in Gloucester have also been arrested. Avon and Somerset Police followed this up with visits to 11 addresses in Bridgwater associated with drug use. A quantity of class A drugs have been seized and another man was arrested in relation to possessing an offensive weapon.
Early-morning drug raids in Bridgwater and London lead to seven arrests
Multiple arrests as 100 officers and staff mobilise in Somerset, Gloucestershire and London
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Seven people have been arrested following a series of early-morning drug raids across Bridgwater and London.
The county lines probe into the supply of class A drugs saw four people in Bridgwater, two in London and one in Gloucester arrested.
Avon and Somerset Police posted dramatic footage of officers entering one of the properties by bashing a front door down and police pouring into a flat.
Officers later investigated drug use at 11 addresses in Bridgwater.
Conmen steal £2,000 from 83-year-old after tricking their way into his home
The three men told the pensioner there had been a flood next door (Image: STEVE ALLEN)
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