Aston Martin, a Porsche, firearms, drugs, false passports and cash were confiscated during Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside raids.

An Aston Martin, a Porsche, firearms, drugs, false passports and cash were confiscated during Wednesday's raids. More than £500,000 worth of cash and property were seized when officers raided addresses in Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Durham.Those arrested were questioned in connection with financial offences. About 200 Northumbria Police and Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) officers took part in the operation. Detectives also served orders on six solicitors to preserve conveyancing documents relating to property transactions. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act, police can seize any cash or goods if they are believed to be criminal property or being used to commit crime.

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