In a joint effort, British Transport Police and Cheshire Police orchestrated a targeted operation at Macclesfield station last Friday, resulting in a significant seizure of illicit substances. The collaboration yielded three arrests on charges of possession with intent to supply.

Among the apprehended individuals, a 40-year-old woman found herself charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply. She was found in to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine.

A 31-year-old man caught the attention of officers when they discovered him carrying a suspicious assortment of tablets, white powder, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia. Alongside him, a 31-year-old woman was apprehended for possession of a significant quantity of ketamine. Both individuals were taken into custody and have since been released on bail pending further investigation.

In a separate incident, a 30-year-old man was reported for summons due to his possession of cannabis.

Taking a proactive approach, plainclothes officers, aided by a highly trained BTP drugs drug detection dog, descended upon Macclesfield station to curtail the illicit movement of drugs via the rail network. Their vigilance and unwavering dedication played an instrumental role in this successful operation.

The collaborative effort between British Transport Police and Cheshire Police underscores the commitment of these law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of the public. By joining forces and pooling their resources, they send a resounding message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated, and those involved will face the full force of the law.

British Transport Police Sgt Andy Platt, who organised the operation said: “Working closely with Sgt Bassirat and Cheshire Police Neighbourhood Policing Team means we are able to share intel and pool our considerable resources to clampdown on criminality on the railway.

“The aim of the operation is to ensure those carrying drugs on the rail network know that we are always one step ahead – we will be there when they least expect it. We will arrest them, seize their drugs and put them before the courts.”

Sgt Matt Bassirat said: “The operation in Macclesfield alongside our colleagues from British Transport Police was aimed at targeting criminals who sell drugs in our communities and carry weapons.

“Criminality has no borders and these groups will do all they can to make criminal gains by exploiting the most vulnerable in our society. By working together we’re also showing that we too have no borders and will continue to work together to rid those involved in supplying drugs.”