SUSPECTED dealers continue to be targeted in a police crackdown on drugs.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with possession of heroin and bailed to appear before Teesside Magistrates' Court, while a 31-year-old man has been cautioned for possession of heroin.

Heroin and cannabis resin have been seized in seven raids in Middlesbrough.

A 17-year-old girl, previously bailed by police pending forensic tests following a raid, has been charged with possession of heroin and cannabis resin, while a 22-year-old woman has been charged with possession of cannabis resin.

The latest developments in the Dealer a Day campaign bring total arrests since the operation's launch in December to 143 and the number of raids to 163, while drugs with a street value of £13,000 have been seized and £25,000 in cash recovered.

Anyone with information is asked to contact any police officer, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111