North Shields drug den raided with cannabis seized and man arrested

A suspected drug-dealer has been arrested and a number of illicit substances seized following a further push to tackle drug-related criminality in North Tyneside.

Earlier this week, officers from North Tyneside’s Response Policing Team executed a warrant at an address on Trevor Terrace in North Shields.

More than 50 cannabis plants worth around £15,000 were recovered, cash to the value of £1,000, along with a quantity of white powder. A man, aged 34, was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He has since been released on bail and enquires are ongoing.

Sergeant James Younas, of Northumbria Police, said: “I would like to thank everyone involved who helped execute this warrant, including the public who continue to support us by passing on vital intelligence about suspected criminality in their communities.

“This warrant is another example of the continued work going on across the area to tackle illegal drug supply and demonstrating to our communities how dedicated we are to keeping them free from these harmful and destructive substances.

“We will continue to act on information passed on from within our communities and I would encourage anyone with information to report it to us.”