Three arrested after weapons, drugs and cash seized in Middlesbrough

Police found a BB gun and machete along with Class A drugs

Items seized during the raid
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19th Jun 2021

Three men have been arrested after a police raid in Middlesbrough yesterday morning.

Officers targeted a property on Percy Street in Newport yesterday morning (June 18th) as part of Operation Endeavour, which aims to tackle serious and organised cirme.

They seized Class A drugs and cash, as well as several weapons including a BB gun, machete and grappling hook.

Two men have been questioned on suspicion of drugs offences, while a third was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

Cleveland Police is urging anyone with information about drugs activity in the area to get in touch.

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