Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in Colchester as part of Operation Raptor, which has been set up to crack down on gang activity in Essex.
Officers carried out the arrests on Monday in the town's Avon Way.
A 16-year-old boy from East London was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply, and possessing a Class B drug.
Police also arrested a 34-year-old man from Colchester, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possessing a Class B drug.
Another 16-year-old boy from East London was arrested on suspicion of two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
All three have been bailed pending further investigation, until November 7.
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