THREE Bradford men were arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs from Bradford to other parts of the UK between May and November 2020.

The men, aged 19, 22 and 27, were arrested yesterday morning during a series of warrants executed by Bradford’s Precision Organised Crime Team, supported by officers from Neigbourhood Policing Teams.

The trio were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and conspiracy to facilitate the travel of another with view to exploitation.

A quantity of Class A drugs were seized during the operation, as was around £10,000 in cash.

Enquiries are ongoing.

A man was also arrested and charged with kindap and false imprisonment with intent to trafficking as part of the investigation.

Zain Bashir, 24, of Aireville Avenue, appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court this morning.

Detective Inspector Matt Walker, of Bradford’s Precision Organised Crime Team, said: “This was a successful arrest operation yesterday with a number of arrests and a quantity of Class A drugs seized and taken off the streets.

“All forms of drug dealing have a devastating impact on the communities and through investigations such as this, we hope, will send a clear message to those individuals involved in these offences that it will not be tolerated in the communities of Bradford.

“Our investigation remains ongoing and I would continue to urge anyone who has any information about drug dealing in Bradford or beyond to come forward to the police to assist us.”