Six charged as North Wales drug raids seize £118k assets

North Wales Police have charged six men following a major drug operation that saw 10 people arrested and £118,000 worth of drugs, cash and high-value assets seized.

Officers executed a series of warrants across Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy this week, targeting individuals suspected of large-scale cocaine and cannabis supply. Additional warrants were carried out simultaneously in Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

The operation followed a detailed, long-running investigation into organised criminality across the region, with intelligence-led policing identifying suspects and residences linked to networks distributing controlled substances.

Significant quantities of Class A and B drugs were recovered during the early morning raids.

Those charged:

• Gareth Trevor Rowlands, 52, of Trem Eryri, Llanfairpwll – Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B controlled drugs, and possession of criminal property

• Steven Powell, 62, of Cromwell Street, Stockport – Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs, and two counts of conspiracy to supply Class B controlled drugs

• Joseph McCormick, 34, of Johnston Avenue, Bootle – Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B controlled drugs, and possession of criminal property

• Craig Harris, 51, of Lon Dryll, Llanfairpwll – Conspiracy to supply Class B controlled drugs

• Steven Williams, 44, of Ffordd Ysgubor Goch, Caernarfon – Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs

• Dennis Edwards, 22, of Marl Crescent, Llandudno Junction – Conspiracy to supply Class B controlled drugs, and possession of criminal property

All six appeared at Llandudno Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday, 10 December) and have been remanded in custody.

Superintendent Arwel Hughes said: “The co-ordinated warrants executed today demonstrate our commitment to dismantling the criminal networks that exploit vulnerable people and bring harm to our communities.

“This robust approach to tackling key issues identified by local communities is a continuation of the multi-agency work our force has undertaken with partners during Op Renew Bangor.

“Support from local agencies, along with significant input from residents, housing associations and community groups has been vital during this period.

“Partnership working has been central to our operational success, and we will continue to work proactively and relentlessly to identify, disrupt, and pursue those suspected of involvement in drug supply in our cities, towns and villages.

“Drugs blight neighbourhoods, destroy lives, and create cycles of exploitation. Those who seek to sell drugs to the vulnerable are not only breaking the law – they are actively perpetuating the harm that devastates families and erodes community safety.

“Today’s operational work reflects the dedication and professionalism of our officers, as well as the vital role the public plays in sharing information with us.”

North Wales Police encourage anyone with concerns or information about drug-related activity to contact the force via 101, the live web chat service, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.