DRUGS and an air rifle have been seized by police as part of the fight against organised crime.

 

Officers from the Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood team executed two drugs warrants on Moorcock Close in Redcar last week.

 

A large amount of cannabis, suspected cocaine and an air rifle were seized from the addresses.

 

Five people aged between 17 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. They have been released pending further enquiries.

 

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Endeavour to tackle serious and organised crime.

 

Anyone who may have information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.