Six arrests in Northumberland raids as police seize drugs worth thousands of pounds

Northumbria Police officers across Ashington and Hexham executed three warrants at addresses in the area, turning up both large amounts of drugs and cash.

In total, six people were arrested as part of the operation.

A 36-year-old Hexham resident got an early morning wake-up call on Friday, May 29, when he woke to find officers at his door in Chareway.

A search of the address turned up more than £5,500 in cash, a large quantity of cannabis valued at £5,000 and £500 worth of diazepam.

Police arrested the man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He has since been released under investigation.

Officers in Ashington also searched two addresses on Queen Street following dawn raids on Wednesday, May 27 and found 2.5kg of amphetamine and more than £1,000 in cash.

Their hard work saw a total of four men, 24, 29, 32 and 64, and one woman, 53, arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

Three of those arrested were released under investigation and two men, aged 29 and 32, being released with no further action.

Sergeant Peter Mcall, from Ashington Neighbourhood Team, said: “This targeted action will continue across Northumberland, we have dedicated teams who are passionate about cracking down on drugs and ensuring those responsible for supplying them are brought before the courts.

“Anyone else found to be involved in this line of criminality will soon find us and a full search team politely knocking on their door too.”

Sergeant Kate Benson, from Hexham Neighbourhood Team, added: “I want to thank the local residents for their continued support during these operations and for coming to us with their concerns.

“By working together we can continue to clamp down on drugs and ensure communities remain safe for everyone.”

Anyone with any concerns relating to drug use or has information they would like to report should contact police via 101 or online on our website via our web chat service or online reporting form.

You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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