Seven arrested on drug supply suspicion in Chesterfield raid

Armed officers raided a property in Newbold, Chesterfield, arresting seven people including a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of Class A drug supply.

Armed raid in Newbold leads to seven drug supply arrests

Armed officers arrested seven people, including a 16-year-old boy, at a property in Devonshire Close, Newbold, Chesterfield on Thursday 15 October, derbytelegraph.co.uk reports.

Derbyshire police confirmed the arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug dealing in the area. Those detained comprise the teenager, three men aged 18, 25 and 28, and three women aged 24, 37 and 39.

In a statement, the force said: "A 16-year-old boy, three men, aged 18, 25 and 28 and three women aged 24, 37 and 39 were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. They all remain in police custody."

A scene remains in place at the address while enquiries continue.

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