Sidmouth: Arrests made in East Devon during drugs operation

Update 1 September: Of the eight people arrested, one man from East Devon has been released on police bail.

The other seven have have been released under investigation.

NB. 'Police bail' means a suspect must go back to a police station on a particular date where they may or may not be charged with a crime.

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Devon and Cornwall Police carried out nine warrants earlier today (Wednesday 31 August) as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs in the local area.

Eight people were arrested in East Devon and North Cornwall and items including mobile devices, vehicles, cash and multiple kilograms of suspected drugs have been seized.

Two men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug. They all remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Guy Biggar said: "The operation that officers have carried out today forms part of an investigation into the supply of drugs across the force area.

"The warrants were carried out simultaneously under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, in order to preserve potential evidence.

"The individuals arrested will be interviewed in due course."

Police have encouraged members of the public to report any information about illegal drug activity where you live via 101 or the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.