Police arrested 14 people in Bristol today (Tuesday Feb 13) on suspicion of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud.
Between 07.00hrs and 12.00hrs, a total of some 70 officers swooped on 15 addresses in the Southmead, Filton, Horfield, Lockleaze and Lawrence Weston areas.
The operation was the result of an intelligence-led investigation conducted by the economic crime team and serious crime group.
They were supported by officers from district and other departments during today's operational phase of the investigation.
The raids followed the theft of a cheque book and cheques during a burglary at a hotel within the Avon and Somerset force area last summer.
These cheques were allegedly used to make fraudulent payments totalling some £150,000 in value.
Attempts to pay a further £80,000 were not successful.
During the course of this morning's raids, police also seized three suspected stolen motorcycles and a quantity of suspected drugs and drug-related paraphernalia.
Detective Sergeant Terry Greenhow, who led the investigation, said: "Today was a very successful operation, which sends out a strong message to anyone engaged in this kind of crime.
"We will be relentless in our efforts to crack down on such offences, and do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice."
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