POLICE recovered a sawn-off shotgun after a drugs raid yesterday.

Officers arrested a 38-year-old man after the raid at a property in Alder Road, Stockton. A quantity of Class B controlled drugs was also discovered at the premises.

Officers attended the address after receiving information from members of the public.

Inspector Ray Morton said: "This is another example of police working together with members of the public. We will continue to work with residents to rid our streets of the evil of drugs."

Members of the public can ring Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.