Three men have been arrested after suspected class A drugs and cash were recovered in Middlesbrough.

Police found over £2,100 worth of cocaine as well as cash, which was taken from a property on Essex Street in Middlesbrough yesterday (Thursday, April, 4).

The Northern Echo: Cocaine and cash was seized from a Middlesbrough property

The Northern Echo: Cocaine and cash was seized from a Middlesbrough property

Three men have since been arrested on suspicion of being concerned with the seized cocaine, and they remain in police custody.

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A spokesperson from Cleveland Police has said: “Neighbourhood Team officers attended a property on Essex Street on Thursday 4th April, where cocaine believed to be worth over £2,100 was seized, along with cash.

“Males aged 24, 29 and 39 were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. All three remain in police custody at this time.

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