One man charged after Cleveland Police carry out raids in Hartlepool street on Valentine's Day

Two men were arrested after police raided properties in a Hartlepool street.
By Mark Payne
Published 15th Feb 2024, 16:25 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2024, 16:27 BST
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Hartlepool CID, along with officers from its new Matrix Team, carried out warrants at two properties on Cameron Road on Wednesday, February 14.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and later charged with possession of class A drugs and four counts of theft.

He was due to appear at court on Thursday.

Cameron Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REIDCameron Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID
Cameron Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID
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A 57-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possession of class A drugs. He was later released without charge.

Cleveland Police stated: “These warrants were a result of intelligence received from members of the public regarding drugs activity in the area.

"Anyone with information on suspicious activity in the community can call 101 or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The Matrix team launched in January and The Matrix team consists of numerous sections including the Tactical Disruption Team, Firearms Dog Unit, Roads Policing, Operational and Emergency Planning and others.