A WOMAN was arrested after a haul of illicit drugs was seized in Haltwhistle.

Officers from Tynedale West Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) executed a warrant on Friday, September 29 at the address on Capel Avenue.

Acting on community intelligence, a property thought to be involved in supplying illegal substances was identified and a drugs warrant was secured.

Following an early morning raid, officers recovered money and other items related to drug dealing, including scales. They also seized several illicit substances, including suspected cannabis, heroin, and an amount of white powder.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. She remains in police custody.

The arrest comes as more than 130 new neighbourhood officers are being deployed across Northumbria to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, disrupt offenders and protect victims.

Inspector Kate Benson, of Northumbria Police, who led the enforcement action, said this warrant is the first of many to tackle drug supply in the area.

She said: “The results of this warrant are proof that we are already starting to see the benefits of the new Neighbourhood Policing Model.

“More officers mean we’re able to develop those closer bonds with our communities and, as a result, have been given actionable intelligence about what’s going on in our neighbourhoods.

“Those living in these areas really are our eyes and ears, and I’m grateful we can now continue to develop a relationship and work together to eradicate this type of criminality.”

She continued: “This activity is a palpable demonstration of our commitment and drive to ensure that Haltwhistle continues to be a safe place to live, work, and visit.

“This is a great start, but we know there is more work to do and will not shy away from that fact.

“We’ll continue to be relentless in our approach to rid Haltwhistle, and the wider Tynedale area, of drug-related activity – and we make no apologies for that.

“I would urge anyone who has any information about drug production or supply in their area to please report it, so your information can be acted on like we have done in this case.

“We’d encourage people to report any suspected activity in their neighbourhood by calling us on 101, or anonymously via the Crimestoppers website, or on 0800 555 111."