Class A and B drugs, a sword and a hunting knife have all been seized during a number of drug raids in Stevenage.

The warrants were conducted between Tuesday (September 5) and Friday (September 8) in addresses in Wisden Road, Broadwater Crescent, Hyde Green, Foxfield, Hadwell Close, Homestead Moat and Colestrete Close.

Three "local males" were arrested on suspicion of drug, weapon and proceeds of crime offences.

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Detective Inspector Nick Rega said: “Our work to tackle drug related crime is ongoing and we will continue to target those who commit drug related crime in our town.

“The information we receive from members of the public is invaluable to us and I want to reassure local residents that we look into every report we receive.

The Comet: Warrants took place between Tuesday and Friday last week.Warrants took place between Tuesday and Friday last week. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

"We may not always act on this intelligence immediately, as it could form part of a bigger investigation we are working on, but please keep it coming.”

                                                                                 

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Information regarding drug crime can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report, via the Constabulary's online web chat or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

The Comet: Officers have asked that drug crime is reported to Hertfordshire police.Officers have asked that drug crime is reported to Hertfordshire police. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.