THREE people who were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs following a raid in Basildon have been released under investigation.

Officers attended a property in Great Ranton, Pitsea, shortly after 6am on Thursday, May 18.

A man, woman and boy were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and have now been released from police custody.

Police refused to reveal the ages of the trio when asked by the Echo.

On the same day, two properties in Pevensey Close, Pitsea, were also raided by armed police and the dog unit. However nothing was found and no arrests were made.

Five police cars and a police van were still parked in the street on Friday while officers remained in one address.

Anyone with information about crime can call Essex Police on 101 or independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Alternatively, you can visit crimestoppers-uk.org to complete an online form.