Seven arrested in Shropshire following an eight month investigation into rural crime

Seven men have been arrested as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime across Shropshire

The seven warrants were carried out at the same time by officers from West Mercia Police following an eight month investigation into rural crime in the county.

The warrants targeted four addresses in Broseley, one in Cross Houses, one in Donnington and one in Shrewsbury following intelligence that was passed over to detectives in Shropshire following a spate of burglaries from farms and rural businesses.

The seven men, who are aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary. All seven remain in police custody as enquiries continue.

Three firearms, along with a number of bladed weapons, a large quantity of cash, power tools and designer watches were also seized at the addresses.