Police bashed down the door of a Watford home before arresting a man and seizing weapons in a raid.

On Wednesday morning (March 1), detectives from the police Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) arrested a 21-year-old from Watford on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

A suspected drugs line phone and £400 in cash were seized.

Watford Observer: Cash in evidence bagCash in evidence bag (Image: ERSOU)

 

The man was taken into custody for further questioning.

As part of the operation, more warrants were carried out at two homes in the Holywell area and an axe, a machete, and suspected burner phones were seized.

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Hertfordshire Constabulary officers supported the operation, which related to the supply of drugs in Watford and the surrounding area.

ERSOU detective inspector Mike Birch said: “This morning’s activity is part of an investigation into drug dealing in Watford and our enquiries are ongoing.

Watford Observer: Weapons foundWeapons found (Image: ERSOU)

“Drug-related activity is intrinsically linked to gang violence and the exploitation of young and vulnerable people, and causes significant harm within our communities.

“That’s why we’ll continue to target those responsible for bringing these substances into our region.”

Watford MP Dean Russell joined police on the warrants.

He said: “The link between drugs and gangs is very clear, and I wholeheartedly support the police in their efforts to get drugs off of our streets, and offenders prosecuted.”Watford Observer: Screenshot from police videoScreenshot from police video (Image: ERSOU)

Watford Observer: Screenshot from police videoScreenshot from police video (Image: ERSOU)

Watford Observer: Screenshot from police videoScreenshot from police video (Image: ERSOU)