Man Arrested and Suspected Drugs Seized in Middlesbrough

Suspected drugs were seized and a 19-year-old man was arrested by Proactive Team officers in Middlesbrough today (Wednesday 31^st January).

Officers seized suspected class A drugs believed to be crack cocaine and suspected cannabis on Deepdale Avenue, after police witnessed suspicious activity and a man made off.

After a foot pursuit, officers arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with suspected drugs offences and he remains in police custody at this time.

Cash was also recovered during a search of him.

Officers would appeal to the public to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously to report drugs activity in their local areas.

Anyone with information regarding drugs activity in their local area is asked to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.