Ten arrested for drugs offences following warrants in Chester

Officers investigating the supply of illegal drugs in Chester have arrested 10 people following a series of warrants.

On Thursday 3 April 2025, more than 100 officers took part in executing 12 warrants at addresses in Chester, Staffordshire, North Wales and Liverpool. Officers from Chester Proactive Team were supported by teams from across Cheshire Police, North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and Staffordshire Police.

This follows an investigation into an Organised Crime Gang (OCG) believed to be operating in the Chester area.

During the warrants, a total of 10 people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a class A drug. These include:

• A 36-year old man arrested at an address in Burton Road, Blacon
• A 44-year-old man arrested at an address in Wordsworth Crescent, Blacon
• A 29-year-old woman arrested at an address in Wordsworth Crescent, Blacon
• A 42-year-old woman arrested at an address in Wordsworth Crescent, Blacon
• A 32-year-old man arrested at an address in Wordsworth Crescent, Blacon
• A 43-year-old man arrested at an address in Wemyss Road, Blacon
• A 29-year-old man arrested at an address in Palgrave Close, Blacon
• A 43-year-old man arrested at an address in Dee Park, Holt, North Wales
• A 45-year-old man arrested an address on Beeby Way, Broughton
• A 36-year-old man arrested at an address in Clayton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme

All currently remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

During the warrants four high value cars, one motorcycle, a boat, and several high value watches were seized, as well as a substantial amount of class A drugs.

Chief Inspector Paul Fegan, Local Policing Commander for Chester, said:

“Today’s arrests are the result of a long running investigation into an OCG based in Blacon involved in the large-scale supply of cocaine.

“On top of the arrests, in addition to a substantial amount of class A drugs, officers also seized four high value cars, a motorcycle, a boat, and several high value watches as suspected criminal property.

“Illegal drugs have a devastating impact on communities and bring with them many other problems which negatively affect those living in the local area.

“The gang have been profiting from the misery of drug users and intimidating law-abiding citizens.

“No one should have to live in fear of criminals; by cutting off the supply and removing dealers from our streets, we are working to break the cycle and make Cheshire a safer place to live.

“Action like this can only be achieved with information from communities themselves. Sometimes it takes time to build a bigger picture, but these warrants demonstrate that our teams are committed to doing all we can to tackle drug-related crime to make our communities safer places.

“If you have information about drug dealing within your neighbourhood, please report it to us on 101 or through our website and we will do the rest.”