Two arrested in Stockton following interception of suspected drug packages

The 32-year-old man was arrested this morning (Friday 14 February) at a property on Newton Walk in Tilery.  

He was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to import cannabis with intent to evade prohibition and has been transported to police custody for questioning.

It comes after police received information from Border Force that an illegal package had been imported into the country via a postal service.

While searching the address, officers observed a 16-year-old boy in the estate which was a breach of his bail conditions in connection with a car that was deliberately set alight. He was subsequently arrested and taken to police custody.

Another arrest was made at a property on Eastport Road in Portrack where a woman, aged 51, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to import cannabis with intent to evade a prohibition and is currently waiting to be interviewed.

Detective Inspector James Allen, from Cleveland Police’s Intelligence Unit, said: “The intelligence unit is fully aware of the tactics used by organised criminals to import illegal substances via the postal service.

“We will continue to work closely with officers from various departments within the force as well as our partners to target these individuals, disrupt their operations, and, most importantly, protect and safeguard the most vulnerable people within our community.

“Today’s action by the Intelligence Unit, Stockton’s Neighbourhood Policing and Matrix serves as an example of the continuous work being carried out to combat organised crime and protect the community.

“We urge anyone with information to come forward, whether through the police or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”

To report information please either contact Cleveland Police on 101 or visit the website.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.