Five people have been arrested in connection with a drug operation by police on Wednesday (November 8).
Middlesbrough neighbourhood team officers carried out raids linked to intelligence that they'd received about drug dealing and growing in the town.
Two males, aged 19 and 24, were arrested on Eastbourne Road on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, after proactive patrols in the Albert Park area.
Both remain in police custody at this time.
144 deals of suspected crack cocaine were seized, a large amount of cash and phones.
In a separate drugs warrant, a 25-year-old woman and two men aged 46 and 37 were arrested at an address at Parkinson House and suspected crack cocaine and a quantity of tablets were seized.
A 25-year-old woman was charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs and will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Thursday (November 9).
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Two men, aged 37 and 46, were charged with possession of class C drugs and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Both are also due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Thursday (November 9).
Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team Acting Sergeant Ben Wood said: “We would always encourage members of the public to contact us with regards to suspected drugs activity in their area. Please call us on 101, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers either online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.”
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