SIXTEEN people were arrested this week after a targeted operation in Rhyl to break up county lines.

Temporary Superintendent Alwyn Williams said the week-long operation involved search warrants of premises being used for illegal activity.

He said: "Over the course of the week warrants were executed in Rhyl and Manchester under the Misuse of Drugs Act resulting in the arrests [and] the seizure of illicit drugs."

Teams of officers worked with partners and colleagues from other forces as part of the initiative.

Fourteen people were arrested for the supply of Class A drugs and a further two were arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs - with seven individuals being remanded in custody for the offences.

T/Superintendent Williams said: “We are determined to make Rhyl a hostile area for County Lines activity and this is only the first step.

"We are not able to do this without Community support so we appeal to local people to provide any information regarding such activity to North Wales Police so we can take further action.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin said: “The distribution of controlled drugs will not be tolerated and I will fully support the force in its continued endeavors to pursue those who cause harm to our communities.”