POLICE raided ten homes in a North-East town as part of a campaign to crack down on drug dealers.

Officers seized heroin with a street value of more than £2,000 and made one arrest during the raids in Middlesbrough.

A 19-year-old man was charged with possession of heroin and bailed to appear before the town's magistrates at a later date.

A 24-year-old man who had earlier been released on police bail was also charged with possession of heroin and bailed to appear in court.

Cleveland Police's Dealer a Day campaign has so far seen officers carry out 144 raids and make 123 arrests in the town.

Detective Superintendent Adrian Roberts, who pioneered the initiative, said: "It's vital to the success of Dealer a Day that the public continue to tell us all they know about drug dealers in local neighbourhoods. With their continued support, there will be no let up."

Anyone with information on drug dealers should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111