Six Men Busted in Swindon Burglary Blitz
Massive Police Raids Smash Crime Gang
Detectives from the Serious & Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) launched a major crackdown on burglary this week in Swindon. On Wednesday 4 February, officers from Devon & Cornwall and Wiltshire Police, backed by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU), carried out coordinated raids targeting a suspected crime network.
Charged with Kidnap, Burglary & More
Six men face a string of serious charges today after being charged following the swoop. Their offences include conspiracy to commit burglary, false imprisonment, kidnap, possession of counterfeit cash, and involvement with organised crime.
- Frankie O’Dwyer, 25: False imprisonment, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession with intent to supply Class B cannabis, organised crime involvement.
- Alton O’Connell, 27: Kidnap, conspiracy to commit burglary, handling stolen goods, false imprisonment, organised crime participation.
- Luke McInerny, 31: Kidnap, conspiracy to commit burglary, handling stolen goods, false imprisonment, possession of counterfeit currency, organised crime role.
- Karl Houghton, 36: Conspiracy to commit burglary, organised crime involvement.
- Dwain Stratford, 35: Conspiracy to commit burglary, organised crime participation.
- Nicholas O’Dwyer, 56: Conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of counterfeit currency, organised crime involvement.
All six men were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court this morning (6 February).
One Man Bailed, Investigation Continues
A 45-year-old Swindon man arrested during the raids has been released on bail as police continue their inquiries.
