TWO men were arrested last night following a drugs raid.

Acting on information from the public, officers searched the property on Coronation Road, in Chilton, County Durham.

They discovered what is believed to be a quantity of herbal cannabis and four large cannabis plants in a first floor bedroom. The men, aged 19 and 43, were later released on police bail pending further investigation.

PC Paul Colman said: "All information provided by the public is acted upon and even the most innocuous can be the vital piece needed to complete a bigger picture and allow the police to act."

He said police and local communities working together can make a difference. Anyone with information about illegal activity is asked to contact Durham police on 0345-60-60-365.