Nearly a dozen people were arrested after a police raid early yesterday morning.

In a joint operation led by Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Group, cocaine and cash were seized at addresses in St Albans.

The following people were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and have since been charged and remanded:

• Matthew Tillbrook, 30, from Regents Drive, Woodford Green

• Moudad Hussain, 30, from Haig Close, St Albans

• Joseph Morgan, 30, from Woodfield Way, St Albans

  • Michael Langton, 31, from Benningfield Drive, St Albans.

• Cain Davey, 30, from Cottonmill Lane, St Albans

• Mohammed Zaman, 32, from Hatfield Road, St Albans

• Nicholas Kiely, 37, from Midway, St Albans

• Sam Wilkinson, 34, from Mortimer Crescent, St Albans

• Joel Norris, 19, from Clarkson Court, Hatfield

• Chris Green, 32, from Eskdale, London Colney

• Clifford Taylor, 35, of no fixed abode

Detective Inspector James Luxon from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Group, said: “As part of the continuing operation to target, disrupt and dismantle serious organised crime groups impacting the county, these latest warrants were carried out following weeks of investigation and intelligence gathering.

“We are working tirelessly to pursue criminals, protect the public and prevent drug dealing and other criminal activity by organised drug supply networks. If you are dealing drugs in Hertfordshire, it’s only a matter of time until we catch you.”

Anyone with information can contact the non-emergency number 101 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/Report.