TWO men were arrested and a suspected haul of cannabis seized after officers executed a warrant in Wivenhoe.

Acting on intelligence officers from the North Operation Raptor team and Colchester Community Policing team executed a warrant at a house in The Nook on Thursday.

They searched the property and seized a number of items including a suspected haul of the Class B drug cannabis, knives, cash and various drug paraphernalia.

Two men, aged 16 and 26, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

Detective Sergeant Andy Stott of the North Operation Raptor team said: “We will continue to act on all information we receive in relation to drug-related crime.

“So, if you are aware of drug dealing in your community act now and tell us.”

Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Essex Police set up Operation Raptor teams in the North, South and West of the county to tackle drug and gang-related crime.

Contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.