Proactive vehicle stop in Middlesbrough sees two arrested and cash, phones and suspected heroin seized.

Two men were arrested and cash, phones and a quantity of suspected heroin (a Class A drug) seized after a vehicle stop by Middlesbrough’s Proactive Team officers yesterday (Saturday 3^rd May.)

Police had received reports from the public - as well as from Middlesbrough Borough Council’s neighbourhood officers - about a blue VW Golf which was suspected of being used in drug dealing.

Our officers stopped the car on Southfield Road at 4pm and following searches, the 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (heroin) and on suspicion of drug driving. 

His 52-year-old male passenger was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (heroin).

Both men were interviewed then bailed while enquiries continue.

We welcome information on who may be supplying drugs in your community – please continue to report online via our website, by phoning 101 or – if you don’t want to speak to police – you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.