In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking operations, twelve individuals have been convicted of various drug offences following a comprehensive investigation led by law enforcement agencies in Birmingham and Solihull.
The operation codenamed ‘Operation Huntarian’, saw seventeen warrants executed at properties across Birmingham and Solihull on May 23, 2023, culminating in the arrest and subsequent prosecution of individuals involved in the Rico, Diego, Figo, and Potter drug lines. Initiated by the County Lines Team in November 2022, the operation aimed to disrupt and dismantle illicit drug networks operating in the region.
Analysis of the four drug lines revealed a pattern of bulk messages sent to numerous contacts, a characteristic hallmark of County Lines operations. Each line, identified by the names Rico, Diego, Figo, or Potter, advertised drugs for sale and attracted a significant clientele.
