POLICE have released footage from Operation Lancelot - which saw them bring down a Caia Park drugs gang. 

The substances were bought in Liverpool and couriered into North Wales, where they were advertised by bulk message from a "graft phone," and passed off to customers in the streets of Wrexham.

Police monitored two key addresses in Y Wern and Gwenfro during Operation Blue Lancelot.

It had become one of the biggest conspiracies of its type in North Wales, the court heard, and drew in several members of families, as well as taking place around young children on the estate.

This week, 18 members of the gang were sentenced - with most jailed for several years. 

Senior Investigating Officer, DI Mark Hughes, said: “The sentences passed in the last two days should act as a strong deterrent to anyone considering any type of involvement with illegal drugs.

“I was delighted to hear the judge commend the investigative work of North Wales Police and our handling of the case throughout.

“Drugs, particularly Class A substances like cocaine and heroin, ruin lives and bring misery to users and their families."

He added: “This investigation has dismantled an established supply network within Wrexham and that is testament to the diligent police work that went into bringing these cases to court.

“I’d also like to thank the public. This was an information-led investigation and the reports that initiated our work came from the residents of Caia Park and the wider Wrexham area.”