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Britain Uncovers £45 Million Ecstasy Trafficking Operation
A major drug trafficking ring worth an estimated £45 million has been dismantled following one of the largest police operations in recent years, authorities confirmed this week. The network, which centred on the large-scale distribution of ecstasy, stretched across Britain and extended to international suppliers in mainland Europe.
The operation was led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration with regional police forces, who launched coordinated raids across multiple counties. Officers seized millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs, cash, and encrypted communication devices used to coordinate the trafficking network.
According to investigators, the group was importing industrial-scale quantities of ecstasy pills and powder, with distribution hubs based in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The drugs were then moved through a network of couriers and safe houses before reaching street-level dealers.
“Today’s success demonstrates our determination to dismantle organised crime groups operating at the highest level,” said an NCA spokesperson. “This group was responsible for flooding the UK with dangerous substances, fuelling addiction and associated violence.”
More than 20 suspects have been arrested on charges ranging from conspiracy to supply Class A drugs to money laundering. Several are believed to have close links to organised crime groups abroad, with authorities in the Netherlands and Spain assisting in the operation.
Experts warn that despite the scale of the bust, Britain continues to be a lucrative market for synthetic drugs. Ecstasy, popular among younger users in nightlife settings, has been increasingly trafficked into the country through commercial shipping containers and parcel delivery services.
Police say investigations are ongoing, with more arrests expected as authorities analyse the seized encrypted data to identify further associates.
The dismantling of the £45 million operation is being hailed as a major blow to Britain’s illegal drug trade, but law enforcement officials stress that continued vigilance is required as trafficking networks adapt quickly to enforcement crackdowns.
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