FIVE people have been arrested this morning from properties across Keighley in an operation to target and disrupt the supply of Class A drugs in the town. 

The operation was led by Bradford’s Precision team with the support from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team, and other specialist resources. It is also supported with funding from National County Lines Coordination Centre.

At 8am today, officers simultaneously executed five search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs act at five addresses, two on Chatsworth Street, Ashleigh Street, Cark Road and Victoria Terrace. 

A business was also searched as part of the operation on Spearhead Way.

Five men aged in their 20s and 30s were arrested from the addresses and are currently in custody on suspicion of drug offences and money laundering. They remain in police custody at this time.

A large amount of cash was seized in the operation. 

Enquiries are ongoing by Bradford’s Precision team. 

Detective Sergeant Hannah Dixon of Bradford’s Precision team said: “This operation has been part of our ongoing work to target and disrupt the organised supply of Class A drugs on the streets of Keighley and the surrounding areas.  

“Class A drugs cause long-term misery to people and their families; it fuels crime and anti-social behaviour in the area which impacts on the community. 

“Through working with our colleagues in Neighbourhoods we are able to make the streets safer and stop these drugs in our communities.”

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