Drugs seized as police raid three properties in Rushden and Higham Ferrers

Drugs and mobile phones were seized as police carried out simultaneous raids at properties in Rushden and Higham Ferrers.

The raids, carried out as part of Northants Police's 100 Days of intense police activity focusing on crimes including serious organised crime, sexual violence, domestic abuse and child exploitation, took place yesterday (Monday).

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "The three drugs warrants took place simultaneously at addresses in Kent Road, Rushden, Park Road, Rushden, and Borough Court, Higham Ferrers.

"Three men aged 27, 27 and 41 were all arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.

"They’ve been released under investigation pending further enquiries."

The spokesman said drugs and mobile phones were seized from the addresses.

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