A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing with help from a police dog.
Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team, assisted by Police Dog Harper, have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of drug supply offences.
Read more: Turkish Kangal puppy stolen after burglary at Middlesbrough address
Officers responded to reports of drug dealing at the alley gates on Maple Street, Central ward.
As part of our Easter offer, readers can subscribe for £1 for 1 month, then £7.99 per month. Or annually for £67.00 (over 15% off) for 12 months, and then £79.
For more quality journalism, subscribe to The Northern Echo here.
Suspected heroin and amphetamine, alongside cash, phones and paraphernalia were recovered.
Both were taken into custody for questioning while enquiries continue.
Anyone who has information regarding drugs or crime in the area can contact Cleveland Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here