Four people were arrested during an operation targeting drug supply networks in the Hemel Hempstead area.   

The operation was carried out by our Operation Relentless team as part of an investigation into a group supplying heroin, crack cocaine and other drugs in Hemel Hempstead. On Tuesday 1 April officers took enforcement action against the group making four arrests and searching several addresses in Hemel Hempstead and Dagenham. A considerable quantity of suspected class A drugs (crystal meth) was recovered during searches.

A 53 year old man and a 43 year old woman, from Hemel Hempstead, were charged with drug supply and money laundering offences and were remanded into custody.

A 45-year-old woman from Dagenham and a 53-year-old man from Hemel Hempstead were also arrested and released on police bail, whilst the investigation continues.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Clawson, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Command, said: “The operation was launched as part of the ‘Clear’ phase of the ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ project in Grovehill. Although none of the addresses were directly in the area, the impact of organised crime group activity is assessed to have been acutely felt in Grovehill.

“We continue to focus our investigations into drug related crime on the Grovehill area, as well as across the county and will relentlessly pursue those involved in dealing, violence and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

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