West Yorkshire Police seize £385k in cryptocurrency as part of drugs operation in Calderdale and Kirklees

By Louise Hollingsworth
Published 17th Jun 2023, 11:20 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2023, 13:17 BST
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West Yorkshire Police officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit have seized an estimated £385,000 in cryptocurrency, as part of a drugs investigation in the district.

On Wednesday June 14, an execution of warrants was sent to addresses in Calderdale and Kirklees.

One man was arrested and has been released pending further enquiries.

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The seizure comes as officers investigate drug dealing through the dark web.

West Yorkshire Police officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit have seized an estimated £385’000 in Cryptocurrency, as part of a drugs investigationWest Yorkshire Police officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit have seized an estimated £385’000 in Cryptocurrency, as part of a drugs investigation
West Yorkshire Police officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit have seized an estimated £385’000 in Cryptocurrency, as part of a drugs investigation

Ramona Senior head of economic crime at The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit and said: “We take using the dark web to facilitate criminality seriously. Regardless of where or how criminal offences are committed, we will locate offenders and prosecute them.”