A host of drugs and thousands of pounds of cash were discovered in an early morning drugs raid.

During a warrant at 6.30am yesterday morning, Op Raptor officers gained entry into the Southend address while residents were sleeping after receiving intelligence from members of the public that there was drug dealing from the property.

Cannabis, heroin and crack cocaine were found at the address, along with over £3,000 in cash, a number of phones, scales and weapons being seized.

Following the raid, four people have been arrested and remain in custody while the officers continue their investigation. 

The operation was expected to be a part of County Lines.