Seven Arrests in Hartlepool Drugs Clampdown A series of raids across Hartlepool this morning (Monda - Monday 03 December 2018

By Hartlepool Alert

Seven Arrests in Hartlepool Drugs Clampdown A series of raids across Hartlepool this morning (Monday 3rd December) saw seven people arrested and quantities of suspected Class A drugs, associated paraphernalia, a large amount of cash and suspected stolen goods recovered. Hartlepools Community Safety Team has received numerous complaints about drug dealing and associated crime and antisocial behaviour in the Owton Manor area and Operation Otleys aim was to disrupt the supply of controlled drugs which officers suspect are being brought into Hartlepool from other areas of the country. After an early morning briefing, a convoy of vehicles left Hartlepool Police Office and dozens of officers then searched six addresses four in Wynyard Mews, one in Lanark Road and one on Duncan Road. Police and colleagues from the Antisocial Behaviour Team were joined by officers from the North East Regional Special Operations Unit. A 51 year old man was arrested on suspicion of absconding from prison, a 49 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, a 35 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and a 26 year old was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. A 34 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of breaching a community order, a 38 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and a 30 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. All were taken into custody at Hartlepool Police Office where they will be questioned. Neighbourhoods Sergeant Adrian Dack who coordinated todays activity said This was an extremely successful operation and demonstrates that if members of the public continue to come to us with information, we WILL act upon it. Drug dealing and the associated crime which often goes with it can blight neighbourhoods and spoil quality of life for the lawabiding majority. Id urge anyone with information on drug activity in their community to tell police. You may not see action taken that day or even that week but rest assured we will be working hard behind the scenes to put together operations like weve run today. Anyone with information on drug dealing can contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via its website at www.crimestoppersuk.org, or by phoning 0800 555 111.

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