Woman and man arrested in Hartlepool drugs raid

The woman is in custody on suspicion of possession of a Class C, money laundering and handling stolen goods.

The man is also in custody, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and handling stolen goods.

PC Oughton, of Hartlepool Community Safety Team, said: “Today’s warrant has come about from community-led intelligence.

“We will not tolerate criminal behaviour in our communities.”

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