DRUGS concealed in sweet wrappers, thousands of pounds in cash and high value items have been recovered following two raids.

Officers from Cleveland, Northumbria and the National Crime Agency visited two properties in Redcar on June 30.

A man, 29, and woman, 25, were arrested on suspicion of importing class B drugs and have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Items seized include cannabis, a Rolex watch, a £5,000 electric bike, a van valued at over £20,000 and £6,000 cash.

While officers were at the property, parcels were reportedly delivered to the address containing individually wrapped packets of sweets labelled with ‘chewits’, ‘wham’ , ‘fruit salad’ starburst’ and Lego figure chocolates – all of which were reportedly concealing CDB (Cannabidiol).

Detective Sergeant Hayley Douglass said: “This operation was a huge success and I would like to thank all the officers and staff from the specialist departments within NERSOU and each Force for their hard work on conducting these warrants.

“High value items involved in criminal activity have been seized as well as drugs which cause nothing but misery in our communities.

“By disrupting these individuals criminality this will help safeguard and limit the supply and availability of drugs in the north east regions that significantly harms local communities.

“Working together through NERSOU and with our partners, we will continue to improve our intelligence picture and take swift and robust action against suspects.”