Two women and a man arrested after police raid in West Yorkshire

Officers raided two houses in the Liversedge area on the morning of Friday, June 12.

Inside they found suspected class A and B drugs, cash and a taser.

A 29-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs as well as on suspicion of assault, criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and public order offences.

A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and possession of a prohibited firearm.

A second woman aged 46 was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug

The raids follow ongoing investigations by the Force’s Programme Precision Team into allegations of so-called county lines crime.

Detective Sergeant Nial Kelman from Programme Precision Team said: "“We will continue to seek out and arrest people who bring fear and misery to our communities.

"The action taken today will continue, our dedicated officers and staff from West Yorkshire Police Programme Precision will continue working with partners and communities, safeguarding the vulnerable, tackling organised crime - if you suspect criminal activity in your area please get in touch so we can take action.”

Call police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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