Police have carried out a dawn drugs raid on a flat in Walton.

Officers with a search warrant entered the flat at 6.50am today.

Police at this morning's raid

Residents of the seaside town woke to see about eight officers from Walton and also from the Tendring divisional tactical team.

Police said items removed from the premises would be taken away for testing. A 17-year-old and a 27-year-old man, both from Walton, were arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug.

Both were given cautions.

Sgt Hayter also appealed for anyone with information about drugs in the area to come forward and help police.

Anyone with information about drugs should call Clacton police on 01255 221312 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

Published Friday, March 15, 2002