Two people have been arrested after over £10,000 of cocaine, ammunition and a machete-style knife was seized during five police raids in South Oxhey.

The warrants were executed in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday, November 8), in the Highlands area.

Fifty police officers, two police dogs and a drone were utilised as a "large quantity of cocaine" was recovered.

According to police, a significant amount was found in the glove box of a vehicle searched by officers, whilst ammunition, a machete-style knife, multiple mobile phones and drug paraphernalia were also found.

Following the discoveries, a 20-year-old man from South Oxhey was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine), possession of class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of an offensive weapon (knife).

A 41-year-old man from South Oxhey was also taken into custody, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of a class B drug (cannabis).

Both men have been released on bail while police continue their enquiries.

PC Charlie Jones said: “This is the latest operation in our continuing efforts to target and disrupt suspected class A drug dealers in our community, and is the result of a team effort between multiple departments across the constabulary.

“We understand that the residents of Highlands may have found our visit in the early hours unsettling, as we certainly were not quiet while we carried out our work, but I hope they are reassured by the action we have taken.

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"We want it to send a clear message that we will not tolerate the violence and exploitation that is all too often associated with drug supply, and we promise to continue seeking out those involved and in turn, protecting the vulnerable.

“This police operation took months of meticulous planning, so it’s important for the public to know that even if we don’t appear to take action immediately, we are always listening and working on a solution behind the scenes.”

Crimes can be reported via the police website or by calling the non-emergency number 101.