Weapons and suspected drugs seized in raid in Easington Colliery

Weapons and suspected drugs were seized in a raid on two houses in Easington Colliery.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Durham Constabulary’s Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team executed Magistrates’ Search Warrants at two addresses in Barwick Street this morning, Tuesday, November 2.

A quantity of suspected Class A drugs was seized and has been sent off for testing.

Read More
Get the best Hartlepool Mail stories delivered to your inbox - here's how to sig...
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Officers also seized a selection of samurai swords and knives.

A force spokesman said: “Our thanks go out to the community who support us in identifying these locations and concerns. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Support your Mail and become a subscriber today.

Enjoy unlimited access to all of our news and sport, see fewer ads, experience faster load times, test your brain with daily puzzles and get access to exclusive newsletters.

The raids took place this morningThe raids took place this morning
The raids took place this morning

Your support for our journalism means we can continue telling Hartlepool’s stories for generations to come. Click here to subscribe - and click here to get a snapshot of the Mail’s news and sport to your inbox through our email newsletters.