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Last Updated:  Friday, 28 March, 2003, 17:25 GMT
Armed police raid 'crack house'
Crack cocaine
Three people were arrested in the raid
Police say they have closed down a crack house after a dramatic armed operation in Northampton.

More than 30 officers were involved in the early-morning raid on Friday, including police dog handlers.

St George's Street was sealed off as officers wearing full protection gear went into a house.

They removed 15 people from the property.

The operation follows intelligence passed to police by the local community.

Three people, who were arrested, are being questioned.

One of them is also being investigated by the immigration service.




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