Cleveland Police have charged a 32-year-old man after seizing suspected drugs worth up to £28,000 from a home on Kimberley Drive in east Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, on February 13, 2026.
Officers from the Middlesbrough Community Action Team recovered suspected cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA during the search. The man faces five charges, including possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, and was remanded to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court.
A 35-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were also arrested during the police operation. Both individuals have been released on bail while further enquiries into the matter are carried out.
The raid was part of Project Orme, a partnership involving local authorities and housing groups to tackle organised crime in the TS3 postcode area. The initiative focuses on improving safety for residents in neighbourhoods such as Berwick Hills, Pallister, and Park End by removing illegal substances and weapons from the community.
Middlesbrough currently has one of the highest drug crime rates in the country, with reports in early 2026 recorded at over 200 per cent of the national average. Local police continue to carry out enforcement actions to reduce the influence of crime groups and reassure residents and shopkeepers in the area.
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