Class A drugs have been recovered and two people have been arrested in Middlesbrough after a report of suspicious activity from an off-duty officer.

Officers to the report in the Parliament Road area of Middlesbrough on Monday evening.

A 39-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were stopped and a quantity of suspected class A drugs were seized, along with cash, scales and phones.

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Both were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

The woman was additionally arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with a separate reported incident.

Anyone who may wish to report drugs activity in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.