Nine men have been charged with conspiracy to supply drugs following a series of raids.
The men, aged between 18 and 48 have been charged with conspiracy to supply controlled drugs of Class A and B drugs after a police operation last week.
They are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 18.
Officers attended several homes across Teesside on the morning of January 6 in a pre-planned exercise.
Eleven people were arrested on the day - with nine since being charged. Two others, a man and a woman, have been bailed pending further inquiries.
Among the houses targeted during the raids was one on Walworth Grove in Acklam where police arrested a 27-year-old man.
A raid was also carried out on a home in Birkhall Road, Thorntree. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
The operation began at Cleveland Police headquarters at 7.15am where the officers involved in the operation were briefed.
A convoy of police vans then left to target six addresses in Middlesbrough and Darlington.
Detective Inspector John Ward, from Cleveland Police organised crime unit, said at the time: “This investigation, carried out by Cleveland Police organised crime unit, is focused on a broad drugs distribution network supplying large amounts of heroin, cocaine and amphetamine across County Durham and Cleveland.”
“Cleveland organised crime unit has had much success in prosecuting higher level criminals for the importation and supply of dangerous drugs across the county,” he added.
“Illegal drugs adversely impact communities and Cleveland Police is dedicated to fighting the criminals that make these drugs available. We will relentlessly pursue those involved.”
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “This was a well planned operation and will help to make a real difference in terms of quality of life of residents who I am sure totally support the police in this work.”
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