Four arrested as police carry out drug searches

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after police carried out drug searches.

Northamptonshire Police said officers from Kettering's neighbourhood policing team carried out four warrants on the Highfield estate on Monday.

The force said they seized Class A and B drugs, weapons, and cash from the properties, with four men arrested and later released on bail pending investigations.

Sgt Jay Cheema said: "This was a great result and a really positive start to the 'clear' phase of our work on the Highfield estate."

The enforcement was part of an initiative to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the town.

Police said they were working with North Northamptonshire Council and other organisations to carry out the Clear Hold Build method.

Sgt Cheema added: "It's clear that drug dealing and supply and violent crime is a real concern to people and we are determined to identify and deal with those committing these crimes."

A 41-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of the supply of Class A and B drugs, money laundering and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Three men, aged 38, 35 and 30, all from Kettering, were arrested on suspicion of Class A and B drugs.

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