https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/police-arrest-six-seize-50k-2967732

Gloucestershire police has arrested six people in Gloucester and seized more than £50k in cash as part of a major money laundering investigation.

The investigation, which was led by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU), will continue as officers’ work to gather further evidence from properties in the city.

The arrests follow warrants carried out under the Proceeds of Crime Act on Sandhurst Lane and near Kingsholm Road.

A 57-year-old woman and 58-year-old man were arrested from the property on Sandhurst Lane.

Around £40k in cash was also seized at the property, including a backpack containing bundles of notes totaling £20k.

At the second location, a 46-year-old man was arrested and more than £10k seized.

All three suspects have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

A further three people were arrested by Immigration Enforcement.

Detective Inspector Peter Highway from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit said: "Supported by Gloucestershire police, Immigration Enforcement and Gloucester Council, we've made a total of six arrests and seized a large amount of cash as part of a significant money laundering investigation.

"The searches are still ongoing, with officers working to gather as much evidence as possible from the two properties."

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Smith, from Gloucestershire Constabulary, added: "Today our Serious and Organised Crime Team jointly worked with our colleagues in the South West ROCU to disrupt a suspected complex organised crime group working across Gloucestershire.

"The work today shows how seriously we take organised crime, and that we will continue to work with partners to bring a stop to it."