A COUNTY lines gang in Swindon has been arrested following a week-long operation by police.
Four men were arrested yesterday in the operation which seized 64 wraps of crack cocaine as well as knuckle dusters and £1,000 in cash.
A 24-year-old from Swindon was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs, a 23-year-old, named as Nevo Aguira, from London, was arrested on the same charge and remanded in custody.


Two 17-year-olds, both from Swindon, were also arrested and then released on conditional bail. 
One was charged with possession of carrying offensive weapons.


The operation was part of a national week of action overseen by the new National County Lines Coordination Centre.


Angus Macpherson, police and crime commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, said: “Those who travel from large metropolitan cities and target vulnerable people in Wiltshire are mistaken if they think they can get away with it.


“Alongside our partners, Wiltshire Police will continue to reduce harm and prevent crime caused by substance misuse.
Drugs is not a victim-less crime. The impact it can have on individuals and communities can be devastating. Vulnerable people are being threatened and exploited, often in their own homes.”


But he said: “We can’t tackle this alone, I would urge the residents of Wiltshire and Swindon to help us combat drug supply – the police often rely on information from the public to build up an intelligence picture. 
“Please continue to help by reporting any information to 101.”