Sunday 5 February 2012
Published: 08/03/2010 10:54 - Updated: 08/03/2010 10:59

Three arrested in Harlow police raids

THREE people were arrested in Harlow on Friday (March 5) during early morning raids targeting suspects involved in burglary, handling stolen goods and drug offences.

PolicePolice executed warrants at five addresses in Harlow, as well as other properties in Epping Forest and Brentwood, as part of Operation Sutton.

In total, 11 people were arrested while various items were recovered from the properties, including bags of suspected cannabis and amphetamines, cannabis plants and drugs paraphernalia.

A ball-bearing gun, an air weapon, firearm ammunition and four knives were also recovered.

Police seized electrical goods including computers and mobile phones, under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Assistant Superintendent Keith Dobson said: “This operation is the result combining police intelligence and information provided by the public on local burglars over the past few weeks.

“Over 40 officers, supported by neighbourhood specialist officers and trained door entry teams from police support units, began the operation at 6.30am on Friday morning.

“Search warrants had been obtained aimed at known burglars, receivers of stolen property and those who supply drugs in exchange for stolen property.

“The operation demonstrates our determination to identify and arrest those who wish to commit crime in our communities and to provide confidence to our residents that we will do everything possible to reduce crime and make safer communities for us all to live and work”.

An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old male youth from Harlow were charged with possession of drugs.

They were bailed to appear at Harlow Magistrates’ Court and Harlow Youth Court respectively later this month.

No further action will be taken against an 18-year-old woman who was also arrested in Harlow.

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