POLICE have searched two homes in Crewe as part of their on-going campaign against illegal drugs.

More than 20 officers were involved in the operation.

At one address in the West Street area they smashed windows and used an oxy-acetylene torch to remove a metal gate in front of the door.

Search teams were at the premises for three hours and a man was taken away for questioning.

Meanwhile, officers forced their way into a second house a short distance away and arrested another man.

Detective Sergeant Paul Done said: “Some property was recovered during the operation and the investigation will continue.”

Community Support Officers distributed leaflets to neighbouring homes to explain what the action was about.

DS Done added: “This type of activity can be alarming for people who live nearby but when we explain what is happening we find people generally understand why it is necessary and support it.”

Both men have been released on bail while the police inquiries continue.