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Illegal tobacco, counterfeit goods and money have been found after two residential premises in our area were recently investigated by Redcar and Cleveland Trading Standards team in collaboration with Cleveland Police;

Middlesbrough Council had to lock down its buildings yesterday afternoon in response to a threat made against staff;

...and the mobile covid vaccination unit is in Redcar today, with jabs including boosters available with no appointment necessary.

Illegal tobacco, counterfeit goods and money have been found after two residential premises in our area were recently investigated by Redcar and Cleveland Trading Standards team in collaboration with Cleveland Police.

A warrant was served at a property in Grangetown based on the sale of counterfeit goods via social media channels. Footwear, clothing, perfume and gloves valuing approximately £1000 were seized at the property together with over £1000 in cash and a bag full of suspected drugs.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and he has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

A further warrant of another residential property in Grangetown, was undertaken based on an illicit tobacco and illegal money lending warrant. The officers from Trading Standards and Cleveland Police were accompanied by the Illegal Money Lending Team.

Cigarettes with an approximate value of almost £5000, one kilogram of loose tobacco of approximately £500 and two offensive weapons were found and confiscated on the premises.

Middlesbrough Council had to lock down its buildings yesterday afternoon in response to a threat made against staff.

Local children were set to give a musical performance at the Town Hall yesterday evening, however, that was also cancelled.

Schools in the area have also reportedly been locked down this evening after pupils left premises.

A spokesperson for Middlesbrough Council said that council buildings and facilities were temporarily secured as a precaution in response to a specific threat made against staff, and that guidance was issued to staff to make them aware of the threat.

The mobile covid vaccination unit is in Redcar today, with jabs including boosters available with no appointment necessary.

The team will be on hand from 10am – 5pm at Redcar and Cleveland College on Corporation Road, supported by the Northumberland Roving Vaccine Unit.

There will be flu jab available for over 65s (and those under 65 who are eligible), first and second COVID vaccinations for adults (as long as there are at least 8 weeks between the two)

First and second vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds are also available, and also 12–15-year-olds.

Booster jabs are also available.