SEVEN people have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the region.
Three women aged 28, 32 and 55, and four men, two aged 28, and the others aged 29 and 57, were arrested in Guisborough and Skelton this morning (Tuesday, September 23).
The England Illegal Money Lending Team, working in partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and Cleveland Police, executed warrants at the addresses seizing documents and prohibited weapons.
The suspects are currently in custody being questioned by officers from the team.
George Dunning, leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The council and its partners are committed to stamping out illegal money lending in the borough and I would urge anyone who has information about the practice to come forward.
Meanwhile, I would encourage anyone who is in financial difficulties to contact one of the many organisations who are here to help, such as the credit union and advisory service, Moneywise, the Citizens Advice Bureau, or the council itself.”
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