A samurai sword, gold bars and large quantities of drugs have been seized in Northumberland as five people have been charged in connection with organised crime in the area.
Operation Peach was launched in September last year to investigate the alleged supply of Class A and Class B drugs in the Alnwick area.
The operation by Northumbria Police was supported by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU).
After months of gathering information a series of raids were carried out on February 21.
Teams of officers searched properties on Cawledge View, Ravensmeade and St Michaels Square.
Five men, aged 21, 24, 26, 26, and 31, have since been charged with conspiracy to supply offences for Class A and Class B drugs.
Gold bars, a car and a samurai sword were among the goods and items seized.
Superintendent Kevin Waring, of Northumbria Police, said: "This was a fantastic result and the latest example of our continued work across the Force area to tackle illegal drug supply and organised crime.
"This type of criminality can often lead to a whole host of other issues such as anti-social behaviour and violence, and our officers will continue to proactively engage with any information received.
"I would like to thank everyone involved in Wednesday’s strike action, including the public who have supported us by passing on their concerns and information regarding suspected criminality.
"As a result of the targeted activity, we have now been able to charge five men in connection with our investigation.
"We know this particular issue has blighted these communities for some time now, and we would like to thank residents for their patience and support in this matter.
"The investigation and arrests reaffirm our zero-tolerance approach to drugs and our commitment to rooting out criminality within our communities."
NEROCU Detective Inspector Leonard, said: "This is exactly the type of partnership activity that will continue as part of Operation Sentinel, which is our region-wide response to tackling Serious and Organised Crime.
"Drugs and those looking to profit from these illicit activities have no place in our communities and we remain committed to dismantling these organised criminal operations and ensuring those believed to be involved get a knock on the door from police.
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"We urge anyone who has information of this type of offending, or has concerns about someone’s behaviour, to come forward and report it."
Anyone with information about suspected criminality in their area should use the 'Report' tool on the Northumbria Police website, or call 101.
In the event of an emergency, always ring 999.
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