Two arrested after suspected heroin and cannabis seized in drugs raid in Hartlepool

A man and woman have been arrested after a drugs raid uncovered suspected heroin and cannabis in Hartlepool.
Cleveland Police in actionCleveland Police in action
Cleveland Police in action

Police executed a drugs warrant at an address on Westmoreland Walk this morning.

A 35-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and B drugs.

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Cleveland Police said due to an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour at the address and reports of suspected drugs activity, the tenant at the address was served with an eviction notice.

Sergeant Adrian Dack from Hartlepool Community Safety Team said: “We would like to thank members of the community for coming forward with information regarding drugs activity in their area.

“We rely heavily on information from the public so that we can do our best to stamp out illegal drugs and improve the lives of those affected by drugs activity across the town.

“Anyone with information can contact the Hartlepool Community Safety Team on 01429 523100 or Cleveland Police on 101. Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”