A THREE month investigation climaxed on Thursday last week with the arrest of six people and recovery of drugs and cash in the Aylesbury area.

Six people have been arrested following the investigation into county drug line dealers who use children to deal drugs, use significant violence in their activities and exploit vulnerable members of the community.

Detective Inspector Craig Burchall, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “Thames Valley Police is committed to tackle serious organised crime and exploitation by working with partners in our Stronghold initiative.

“We executed a number of warrants in order to tackle a potential criminal network operation in the Aylesbury Vale area.

“The Aylesbury Vale Stronghold team are dedicated to reducing the supply of drugs in the area. We will pursue individuals and seek to recover money, assets and use all other lawful means to remove their ability to cause further harm. This is not a victimless crime. It effects families, neighbourhoods and on occasion innocent bystanders, sometimes with devastating consequences.

“If you need support for drugs problems there is help available from One Recovery Bucks.

“If you can help with any information on drug dealing then call 101 or contact us online quoting reference 43200171610. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

*A 38-year-old man and a 43-year-old man from Aylesbury and a 23-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, a 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old man from Birmingham have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine.