SEVEN people have been arrested and Class A drugs seized in two police raids.

Heroin was seized at a house in Stavordale Road, Stockton. Four men and two women were arrested on suspicion of possession and supply offences.

The second raid took place in Meadowdale Close, Port Clarence, when sniffer dogs unearthed an ounce of cocaine and an ounce of cannabis resin, with a joint street value of £1,500. £1,700 cash was also seized. A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply the drugs.

All seven have been released on bail pending the results of forensic tests.