Watch police smash through doors and seize drugs in raids
Herts Police bashed through Watford doors in a video from early morning raids carried out last week.
The force conducted five simultaneous raids on Friday morning (February 28) after receiving intelligence and complaints from residents about suspected drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
Police forced their way into the properties, supported by colleagues from the neighbourhood policing team, operational support group, digital media investigation team, and the tri-force dog unit.All but one of the addresses were in Sydney Road, with the other in Raphael Drive.
In the video shared via the Herts Police social media page, officers are seen knocking through the doors of multiple flats and gathering items from inside, including what appears to be drugs, in evidence bags.
Cannabis, phones, cash, weighing scales and packaging were recovered as police arrested five people on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.
Watford chief Inspector Andy Wiseman and Matt Turmaine MP with officers at George Street police station, prior to the operation. (Image: Herts Police) These were a 27-year-old, a 42-year-old, a 34-year-old, a 28-year-old, and a 22-year-old, all of which are from Watford.
PC Richard Fielding, from Watford's Operation Scorpion team, said: 'This morning's activity is a continuation of our work to combat drug-related crime in Watford, which we know first-hand has a detrimental impact on both those involved and innocent parties who live nearby.
'If you have any information or concerns about this type of crime, please continue to report them to us. Every call helps us to build an intelligence picture for us to take action. Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers.'
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