Drugs and weapons seized in second set of raids in central Middlesbrough

Suspected drugs and weapons including Samurai swords, knuckledusters and an extendable baton were recovered in fresh raids on Tuesday.
Cleveland Police swooped on the terraced houses of Gresham and Newport, central Middlesbrough, for the second week running, under Operation Linen.
Officers targeted suspected Class A drug dealers and those believed to be involved in buying and selling counterfeit goods.
The first phase, last Wednesday, saw around 100 officers take part in raids on homes and businesses which saw 20 arrests - mainly for alleged drugs offences - in one of the largest... read more