Police officers have arrested a 17-year-old boy in St Albans after drugs, weapons and a stab vest were found.

A police raid took place at a residential address last Monday (July 24).

Class A and B drugs were discovered as well as cash, weapons and a stab vest.

The teenager was then arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.

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He has since been released on bail while officers continue their enquiries.

PC Patel said: “This operation is just one example of proactive measures we take against those suspected to be involved with criminality in the county.

"We have a number of targets coming up in the next few months, so we hope to share more results soon.

                                                                                            

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“If you have information about crime within Hertfordshire then please do report it to us."

Information can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.