200 officers carried out the raids, as part of a major investigation into North Tyneside gangland crime.

"If someone is suspicious about a person's lifestyle and where they are getting their money from, all they need to do is tip us off and we will do the rest.
"They don't need to give their name, or give evidence in court.
"It may take us some time, but we are determined to take action against those who are living a life of luxury through crime - regardless of their background."200 officers carried out the raids, as part of a major investigation into organised crime.The operation, by North Tyneside Area Command, led to 14 people being arrested on suspicion of financial offences including money laundering.
Vehicles and false passports were also seized in the raids at homes in North Tyneside, Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham.The operation, supported Northumbria Police Crime Operations Department, was a joint venture between Northumbria Police and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA).The raids come hot on the heels of Operation Payback 2, a Northumbria Police initiative targeting career criminals.During the week-long campaign, officers seized nearly £250,000 worth of property and cash. Superintendent Peter Farrell of North Tyneside area command said: "These arrests are the result of many months of hard work."They represent Northumbria Police's commitment to tackling serious criminality whilst continuing to deliver responsive policing in our local communities through our neighbourhood teams.
"Operations like these prove that we are listening to people's concerns and taking action against the small minority who profit from organised crime.