Cleveland Police officers are today carrying out raids across the Stockton area .

60 officers are taking part in the raids, which are part of an ongoing long term operation which falls under the banner of Operation Sentinel.

The operation is a joint effort between North-east police forces, Cleveland , Durham and Northumbria, to tackle serious organised crime .

This specific operation is Operation Dartford.

Police plan to execute six section eight warrants at various addresses within the Stockton area.

We'll provide updates from the raids below.