Three arrests after Hartlepool police recover machete and suspected drugs in raid

A drugs warrant was carried out at a property in Fieldfare Road, off Throston Grange Lane, Hartlepool, on Friday, May 1, following concerns raised by the public.

Cleveland Police say suspected class A drugs were recovered from the property alongside weapons including a knife and machete.

A man aged 32 and two women aged 59 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

All have now been released under investigation while further inquiries continue.

Officers have urged members of the public to continue getting in touch with them about suspected criminal activities in their area.

PC Geoff Coggin, from Hartlepool Community Safety Team, said following the arrests: “This activity is a result of the local community getting in touch with us about their concerns.”

Speaking about the police’s response in general to public concerns, he added: “We will not tolerate residents in our local communities being made miserable by the criminal and antisocial actions of others.

“Please continue to report any concerns and Hartlepool Community Safety Team will take action.”

Anyone with information on suspected drugs activity in their local area can contact Cleveland Police by phone on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously by phone on 0800 555 111 or by leaving details through the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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