Durham Police raids: Three charged with supply of Class A drugs
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The raid took place early on 1 August in Peterlee, Horden and Blackhall
Three people have been charged in connection with the supply of drugs following a series of raids in County Durham.
More than 100 officers targeted 13 properties in Peterlee, Horden, and Blackhall on 1 August in a crackdown on suspected drug dealers.
Two men and one woman have been charged with the supply of Class A drugs.
Durham Police said investigations are continuing into 13 other people arrested during the raids.
A 36-year-old man will appear before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on 30 August and a 25-year-old woman will appear before Durham Crown Court the same day.
Another 36-year-old man will appear before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe on 13 September.
The raids were part of Operation Sledgehammer, Durham Constabulary's long-running campaign to tackle serious and organised crime.