Cleveland Police find machetes, cash and cocaine in Kinder Eggs during Stockton drug raids

Police have made a number of arrests and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs as part of raids across Stockton this morning.

Cleveland Police Road Policing Unit, Dog Unit and neighbourhood teams were among the officers conducting the warrants on Thursday 20 April.

Crack cocaine was found concealed inside a Kinder Egg at a property on Wrensfield Road as well as a quantity of cocaine, cannabis, two machetes and £800 in cash.

A woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and possessing an offensive weapon.

A large quantity of cannabis and drugs paraphernalia were also seized from a property on Wrynose Gardens.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and woman has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

• Video report by Julia Breen.

Superintendent John Wrintmore of Cleveland Police said: "We do this stuff day in day out.

"It's not as concentrated and visible as it is today but for example we arrest between 60 and 80 people per week.

"We've charged and remanded people for a number of burglary offences today.

"We've seized nearly 30 off road bikes this year alone and and that's not always terribly visible to communities so part of today is making that visible but it's also a message to those involved as well."

On their Facebook page Cleveland Police said: "Cleveland Police will continue to take action throughout the day to target those who cause harm to our communities."

Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know...