THREE Oxford men were arrested as part of a series of raids on organised crime suspects.

In all, 18 people were arrested and suspected criminal cash was seized in 11 of the searches across the Thames Valley Police area.

Two men from Hurst Street, East Oxford, aged 28 and 30, were charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin on Wednesday.

Another man, aged 36, was released on police bail until November 30.

The 19 warrants were executed as part of Operation Sentinel across the Thames Valley.