POLICE seized more than £20,000 worth of drugs in a teatime raid on a housing estate on Thursday.
Eight uniformed and plain-clothed officers discovered the haul and more than £4,000 in a property in Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close Estate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Detective Superintendent Brian Wilkes, of Bishop Auckland CID, said officers were delighted with the find, which they believed to be cocaine with a street value of £23,000.
He said: "The raid was part of an ongoing intelligence-led operation targeting suspected drug dealers in the area and others are planned."
Following inquiries, a 31-year-old Bishop Auckland man was arrested at a property in Hillbeck Street, South Church, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.
Last night the man was still being questioned at Bishop Auckland police station
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 The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.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 hereComments are closed on this article