POLICE raided a house in Rossendale, arresting three people and seizing a quantity of hard drugs.

Officers swooped on the address in Britannia Avenue, Bacup, as part of the long-running fight against suspected drug dealers in the Valley.

A quantity of drugs, believed to be heroin, was recovered in the raid which happened on Thursday morning.

A man, 38, and two women, aged 35 and 38, all from Bacup, were arrested.

All three were questioned and later released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Inspector Dave Shepherd said: "I hope this positive police action will reassure the public that we are taking their concerns seriously and taking firm action."

Anyone with any information about drugs or drugs related crime should contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.