Armed police executed early morning raids targeting suspected drug dealers in two Harlow properties today.

Officers made several arrests and seized suspected drugs.

Essex Police’s Firearm Support Unit joined officers from the West LPA Disruptor Team and Harlow police in the targeted warrants against suspects in The Stow and The Oxleys areas.

The raids followed intelligence alleging the supply of drugs from the homes.

Police say they have seized suspected cannabis and two adults and one juvenile have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B substance.