HEROIN worth £300 was recovered from houses in Stockton during police raids yesterday.

The drugs were seized at homes in Cramwell Avenue and Victoria Street by Stockton Community Task Force.

Two men aged 27 and 28 and a woman aged 25 were arrested but later released on police bail pending further inquiries.

DC Mike Moorehouse, part of the task force team, said: "We are determined to stamp out drug dealing and anti-social behaviour by targeting hotspots.

"We are here to help and urge residents to come and speak to us about any problems."

The task force can be contacted on (01642) 302262