Two arrested after suspected class A drugs and cash seized in Hartlepool

By Pamela Bilalova
Published 30th Dec 2022, 11:28 BST
Updated 30th Dec 2022, 11:28 BST
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Two men were arrested after police recovered suspected drugs, cash and a suspected uninsured vehicle in Hartlepool.

Officers arrested a 43-year-old man on Lowthian Road in Hartlepool at around 11:30am on Thursday (December 29) after he was alleged to be driving under the influence of drugs.

Cash and suspected class A drugs were seized from the Mercedes C250 he was driving and the vehicle was also seized for not being insured.

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A 35-year-old man who was wanted on warrant was taken into police custody as well.

Police arrested two men, aged 43 and 35.Police arrested two men, aged 43 and 35.
Police arrested two men, aged 43 and 35.

Cleveland Police said: “A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, no insurance, possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property. He was later bailed whilst enquiries continue.

“Subsequent searches of addresses also led police to recover further suspected class A drugs and drugs paraphernalia. A 35-year-old man who was wanted on warrant was located in one of the addresses and taken into police custody.”