Middlesbrough teenager charged after suspected drugs seized

The 17-year-old was arrested by police after officers noticed suspicious activity in the Ayresome Gardens area of ​​Middlesbrough yesterday (5 September).

They subsequently seized suspected crack cocaine, cash and a folding knife and later charged the man with possession of a Class A drug with intent to resell and possession of a knife/blade in a public place.

The full statement from Cleveland Police reads: “A man has been summoned to appear in court this morning after officers noticed suspicious activity in the Ayresome Gardens area of ​​Middlesbrough on Thursday afternoon (September 5).”

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“Officers arrested a man and seized suspected crack cocaine, cash and a folding knife.

“A 17-year-old male has been charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to resell and possession of a knife/blade in a public place.

“The man is due to appear before Teesside Magistrates’ Court today (Friday, September 6).”