DETECTIVES are trying to track down the owners of stolen goods recovered during dawn raids in the Durham area.

Police netted thousands of pounds worth of drugs and stolen goods during Operation Arouet, when uniformed and plain-clothed officers raided homes in the area.

A total of 26 arrests were made by officers and among the items recovered were a large quantity of PlayStation 2 games and a new Quatro Ranger petrol lawnmower.

Officers estimate the total value of all the goods recovered in the raids was about £10,000.

If anyone thinks the computer games or lawnmower may belong to them, they are asked to contact PC Richie Martin, at Chester-le-Street police station on 0191-3884311.