Three men arrested after police carry out midnight raids on Penhill estate

Three men have been arrested after police carried out raids on a Swindon estate.

Police undertook drugs warrants at two homes in Penhill at around midnight today (18 January), entering both properties using force simultaneously.

At a flat in Staverton Way, at least eight police officers were seen to be in attendance after first forcing entry to the communal area.

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The three men, aged 19, 26, and 40, were all arrested on suspicion of committing drug-related crimes.

“Police executed two simultaneous warrants in Penhill last night”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

Adding: “A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

“Two men, aged 19 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

“All three remain in custody at Gablecross Police Station.”

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