Police have seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and two machetes following a raid at a North East home this morning (Monday, July 17).

Police confirmed two men were arrested when offiders executed a warrant at an address Brignall Road in Stockton this morning.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Officers executed a drugs warrant at an address on Brignall Road in Stockton this morning following information from the community.

"On entering the address, officers recovered a quantity of Class A drugs, believed to be cocaine, two machetes and drug related paraphernalia.

"A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

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"They are currently in police custody awaiting interviews."

The spokesperson added: “We hope this assures the public that we will listen to their concerns and will act on any intelligence provided to us.

“I would encourage members of the public to continue reporting crime or concerns to us on 101. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/Cezmy or by phone on 0800 555 111.”