Twelve people have been arrested as police investigate suspected serious and organised criminal activity linked to events before a fatal crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two police officers.
Cleveland Police said nine men and three women, aged between 19 and 61, had been arrested across Teesside on suspicion of offences including firearms possession, drug supply and participating in the activities of an organised crime group. A 26-year-old man has also been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possession of criminal property.
