SEVEN men and three women have been arrested in a series of early morning raids to crack down on the supply of drugs.

North Yorkshire Police's organised crime unit targeted numerous properties across Harrogate district and seized class A and B drugs, along with a quantity of cash.

Arrests were made in connection with conspiracies to supply Class A and Class B drugs and money laundering.

Detective Inspector Nichola Holden said thanked residents for their patience during the raids and said she wanted to reassure them that the force would always act on tip-offs about criminal activity.

She added: “The fight against drugs in our communities is ongoing and one that North Yorkshire Police is totally committed to.

“We know that drugs can ruin people’s lives and they also help to fund criminal lifestyles, which is why we are determined to ensure that we can cut off the supply wherever we can."

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and Class B drugs during a warrant at a property in Spofforth.

A 36-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested at a property on Walworth Avenue, Harrogate, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and Class B drugs and money laundering.

A 23-year-old man from Harrogate was arrested in Allerton Bywater on suspicion of conspiring to supply class A and Class B drugs.

A 26-year-old man from Knaresborough was arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

A 29-year-old man from Harrogate and a 23-year-old man from Knaresborough were both arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs when they attended Harrogate Police Station to answer bail for the same offence.

A 31-year-old woman was arrested at a property in Angel Gardens, Knaresborough, on suspicion of possessing class A and B drugs with intent to supply.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Kings Road, Harrogate, on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class b drugs.

They have all been released on police bail.

A 34-year-old woman was also arrested at the Spofforth address and was given a cannabis warning.

Anyone with information about drug dealing should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555-111.