Operation Apollo tackles county lines drug dealing in Cheshire, resulting in 300+ years of jail time and major seizures.
Apollo helps dismantle county lines and disrupt the drug supply networks. They bring offenders to justice. Sentences total 300 years so far, showing how criminals tried to create drug lines in Cheshire.
In one financial year, many changes occurred. They made 57 arrests and Operation Apollo closed 61 county lines operating in Cheshire. Detectives used many tactics this year, arresting and remanding drug dealers before putting them before the courts later.
Police seized drugs worth £129,560, drugs that would have gone to Cheshire streets. They also seized 44 weapons. Over £65,000 in cash was seized as well, showcasing all this important work completed by Apollo.
Police work with other groups, partnering with neighboring forces. They protect communities against serious crime, including organized operations. Police obtain intelligence from many sources.
Police know drugs hurt communities, as drug dealers benefit greatly from it. They live luxurious lives too. Drugs bring violence and bad behavior. Vulnerable people suffer greatly, and children and at-risk adults become victims.
Drug crime affects many people’s lives. Apollo will keep targeting drug dealers; the police will not overlook them. They want to set up drug lines; doing so within the Cheshire region constitutes a crime.
If you know about a county line, report it. Contact Cheshire Police with any details, and the police will then take proper action. You can tell Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.