POLICE were hailing the success of a drug clampdown after a 24-year-old man from Redcar pleaded guilty to possession and supply of cocaine.

The man was arrested in January by Langbaurgh Police after a raid on his home.

On Tuesday, at Teesside Crown Court, he was released on bail for four weeks before sentencing. Detective Constable Tim Murphy said: "We will continue to act upon information from the local community regarding drug dealers. The drug squad run a confidential phone line. With the public's help we can make a difference."

The number to call is 0800 0929702.