FIVE suspected heroin dealers were being questioned by detectives last night following a series of dawn raids on North-East homes.
More than 70 police officers swooped on homes in the Washington area of Wearside yesterday, as part of Operation Dublin.
Drugs sniffer dogs were deployed as part of the operation, in which a quantity of heroin was seized.
Those arrested were taken to Sunderland city police station where they were being interviewed about offences relating to the possession and supply of heroin.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pryer led Operation Dublin, set up to identify heroin outlets and curb the activities of suppliers.
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