Cannabis, cash and a number of weapons were seized as police carried out a raid in Basildon. 

Officers descended on Long Riding yesterday as part of  "operation tarantula" to tackle drug issues in and around the town centre.

As a result of the drugs warrant, a quantity of cannabis, cash, mobile phones, scales and several weapons have all been seized.

Two people were dealt with at the address for offences of possession of a class B drug, while two others were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug.

A spokesman for Basildon's community policing team said: "We would like to thank members of the public who provided us with the information which allowed us to obtain today’s warrant.

"We will continue to act on intelligence given to us or Crimestoppers, in order to tackle drugs offences and reduce other offending associated with it."

Anyone with information on drug dealing can contact police on 101.