At just before 7.30am this morning, two houses - just a few doors down from each other - are about to be woken up by an almighty smash.
One police car pulls up around the corner, two vans follow. Just seconds later, officers quietly leave the vehicles and position themselves in front of the two houses.
Around a dozen specialist Tactical Aid Unit officers split between the two - focused and ready to break the silence of dawn. READ MORE:Three arrested on suspicion of money laundering after cops swoop on Audi RS at petrol station The first huge bang comes as a battering ram is forcefully smashed against one door.
Shouts of 'police, police, open the door' echo around the street. Glass from the door pane goes flying everywhere as one house is broken into.
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