Police have seized drugs, cash and weapons from 9 address in the beacon pouch east area following a crackdown on serious and organised crime. Staff at the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised nationally for their work working children safe and out of trouble. Newcastle Dragon Boat race returns to the Tyne this month.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tamphir North East News Update.
00:04 Police have seized drugs, cash and weapons from nine addresses in the Beacon Lorch East
00:09 area, following a crackdown on serious and organised crime.
00:13 The joint operation alongside Gateshead Council was the biggest day of activity in the area
00:17 and it aims to clamp down on criminal activity including drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
00:23 Ten people aged between 42 and 15 have been arrested.
00:26 Staff at the Tyne and Weir Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised nationally for
00:30 their work making sure children stay safe and out of trouble.
00:33 The Diversionary Activities Team work with schools and youth groups across the region
00:38 and have now been recognised by the government's matrix standard.
00:41 And finally, the Dragon Boat Race will be returning to the Tyne at the end of the month.
00:45 With over 250 entrants, this year's race is shaping up to be the biggest one yet, with
00:50 so many rowers taking part in the race down the Tyne.
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