ABINGDON: Eight people were arrested and drugs worth thousands of pounds seized in raids.

Police raided six properties between July 20 and 28.

Four people, from Abingdon and Kennington, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

Also arrested were a man from Abingdon, on suspected possession of cocaine, two 23-year-olds from Drayton, on suspicion of possessing cannabis and an 18-year-old from Drayton, who was arrested after challenging police with a pair of scissors.

All were released on police bail pending further inquiries.