Five arrested for money laundering and drug offences in Salisbury

Friday, 1 March 2024 00:00

Five people have been arrested following planned warrants in the Salisbury area for money laundering and drug offences.

More than £6,500 in cash and over 2kg of cannabis were located during the searches in Whatley Way and Halfpenny Road on February 23rd.

A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of money laundering. A man in his 50s and a woman in her 50s were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs (cannabis). And a teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

All five have been released on bail.

PC Boon said: "These warrants were carried out as part of our plans to disrupt drug suppliers in Salisbury. The Salisbury Neighbourhood Policing Team work closely with specialist officers, Local Crime investigators and the Dog unit to remove drugs and offensive weapons from our communities.

£6,500 in cash and over 2kg of cannabis were located during the searches. (Image: Wiltshire Police)

"I would like to thank the public for their continued efforts in reporting suspicious and criminal activity in their area. We, as the Police, rely on your support, information and trust. This enables us to be reliably informed and focus our efforts where the demand is consequently making Salisbury a safer place to live."

You can report crime to Wiltshire Police online Report a crime | Wiltshire Police or by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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