A total of 15 people appeared in magistrates court today (Saturday, September 7) in Llandudno and Mold following the recent arrest phase of Operation Tide, a county Lines drug investigation lead by North Wales Police, supported by Merseyside Police and Police Scotland.
A police spokesman has confirmed that, of these, 13 were remanded in custody and two received conditional bail.
The Leader reported on Friday night that these 15 men and women had been charged on September 6 following one of the largest synchronised operations to combat county lines drug trafficking.
All 15 will appear in a magistrates court at a later date.
Operation Tide, drug raid across north wales, Merseyside and also in Sotland as part of the fight against county lines drug trafficking. [Image by Kerry Roberts / KR050919a]
A combined force of Merseyside Police, Police Scotland and North Wales Police saw more than 300 officers execute 24 warrants as part of Operation Tide, a cross border series of synchronised early morning raids on Thursday, September 5 - one being in Kingsley Road in Garden City.
Superintendent Mark Pierce said: "The operation shows that there are no borders when it comes to protecting vulnerable members of the public and in prosecuting those who exploit others and deal drugs.
"Anyone with information about crime in their area can contact North Wales Police directly through the Force website or by telephoning 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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