Drug Crackdown: Police Charge Two More in Massive Operation Fortress Sweep
Police have ramped up their Operation Fortress drug crackdown, charging two more suspects after smashing 26 warrants across Southampton, Liverpool, and London on April 26. So far, 15 people from Southampton and London have been hit with drug-related charges.
Teen Caught in Heroin Plot
On April 27, officers charged a 17-year-old boy with conspiracy to supply heroin and possession of a bladed article. The teen’s arrest marks another step in the ongoing battle against drug crime.
Key Suspect Faces Serious Charges
Hassan Sheikh, 24, from Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton, is now charged with conspiracy to supply heroin, conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, and two counts of money laundering. He is set to appear at Southampton Crown Court on May 27.
Operation Fortress: Shielding Communities
Operation Fortress aims to protect vulnerable people from the dangers of drug abuse and clean up communities plagued by drug activity. Police say the campaign continues to make a serious dent in class A drug supply.
