Three arrested after getting caught with class A drugs during stop and search patrols

By Pamela Bilalova
Published 16th Nov 2022, 14:12 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2022, 14:13 BST
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Three males in possession of class A drugs have been arrested during stop and search patrols as part of Cleveland Police’s Operation Resolve.

Police located a male believed to be behaving suspiciously in the Low Grange area of Billingham while conducting patrols on Monday. The man was stopped and a search resulted in the recovery of suspected crack cocaine.

A subsequent search of an address resulted in another male found to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine and suspected class C drugs.

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Cleveland Police added: “Later the same evening, a third man was believed to be acting suspiciously in the High Grange area when officers searched him and found him to be in possession of suspected class A drugs.

The action was part of Operation Resolve.The action was part of Operation Resolve.
The action was part of Operation Resolve.

“All three men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. Inquiries are ongoing.”

Operation Resolve is a proactive intelligence-led and highly-visible operation with activity such as arrest days, drugs warrants, closure orders, high-visibility patrols and specific action on those using illegal off-road bikes.