Arrests have been made in North Tyneside as part of an investigation into suspected drugs supply.

Today (Wednesday), acting on intelligence, Northumbria Police carried out dawn warrants at five addresses with the support of colleagues from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU).

Properties in North Shields, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay were targeted by the teams.

As part of the warrants, seven people – who are all aged between 16 and 50 – were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Northumbria Police carried out dawn warrants at five addresses in the North Tyneside area with the support of colleagues from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

placeholder image — Northumbria Police carried out dawn warrants at five addresses in the North Tyneside area with the support of colleagues from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Inspector Jon May, of Northumbria Police, said: “We remain committed to tackling drug-related criminality wherever we find it in our force area, as these latest arrests demonstrate.

“Thanks to the work of several specialist teams, there are currently seven people in our cells – with enquiries very much continuing.

“To be clear, illegal drugs and drug-dealing have absolutely no place in our communities, now or ever, and under the banner of Operation Sentinel we are doing our utmost alongside partners to apprehend those responsible so that we can bring them to justice.

“And my message to the public is that if you do have information which could assist us in our investigations, please get in touch so that we can build on our ever-growing intelligence picture.”

Anyone who has information on suspected drug activity can send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the force’s website.

For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101.

Alternatively, you can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.