Armed police were deployed to an incident at Coniston Road in Chesterfield yesterday (Thursday, October 15).
The area was taped off and a number of police officers were seen at the scene of the incident.
A police scene remains in place this morning (Friday, October 16).
Seven people were arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
They remain in police custody while police enquiries continue.
A spokesperson : “Seven people have been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected drug dealing in Chesterfield.
“Officers, including armed officers, attended a property in Devonshire Close, Newbold, on Thursday 15 October.
“A 16-year-old boy, three men, aged 18, 25 and 28 and three women aged 24, 37 and 39 were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
“They all remain in police custody.
“A scene remains in place while investigations continue.”
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Armed police were deployed to an incident at Hawksley Avenue in Chesterfield. | Submit
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A number of armed officers were seen at the scene of the incident. | Submit
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Photos appear to show individuals getting arrested at the scene, | Submit
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Eye witnesses said the area remained taped off for a number of hours | Submit