EARLY morning raids at two addresses in Hartlepool resulted in the arrests of two suspected drug dealers.

An address on Rugby Street and an address on Oxford Road were targeted by Cleveland Police.

A 29-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

A quantity of unknown substances was also recovered, along with a quantity of suspected heroin.

Inspector Carl Broughton, of Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We would like to reassure the public that we will always act on any information we receive regarding drugs activity. I’d encourage members of the public to continue to contact us to help in the fight against drugs in our town.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police 24 hours a day via a confidential drugs hotline on 01642-302181.