Armed officers make arrests in Benfleet
Three men are in custody
Last updated 23rd Sep 2026
Three men have been arrested in Benfleet as part of an ongoing investigation into serious and organised crime.
A team of armed officers attended an address yesterday afternoon (22 September).
Three men aged 29, 39, and 32 were arrested and taken into custody. They're being questioned on suspicion of drugs and firearms offences.
As part of a search of the property, a firearm was recovered by officers.
Detective Sergeant David Crane said: “These arrests took place very publicly and we’d like to thank residents for the time and space they gave officers as they carried out their work.
“The safety of everyone involved in and close to incidents like this is always paramount.”
DS Crane added: “I know people may have been alarmed to see this operation taking place in a residential street, but the skills and professionalism of the officers involved ensured there was never a wider threat posed to any members of the public.”