Three men and two women arrested after more than 80 police officers raid Potton traveller site

The five suspects were arrested over drug, theft and burglary offences, and police also seized a number of items during the early morning raid.

Chief Inspector Rachael Glendenning, leading the operation, said: “We have made five arrests following reports of criminality linked to this location, and an investigation is ongoing.

“We have a duty of care to the other residents, and to the wider local community, to ensure people can live safely, peacefully and lawfully.

“Criminality of any kind will not be tolerated within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, and wrongdoers must expect to face the consequences.”

Two men have been bailed, and a man and two women have been released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting Op Wasdale, or call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.