Two men were arrested in Shenfield on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.

A 26-year-old man from Romford and a 17-year-old from North Benfleet were arrested in Hunter Avenue, Shenfield yesterday at about 11.25am.

A police raid also took place at a house in Harrow Road, North Benfleet, at about 10.40am on Monday as part of an investigation into fraud and money laundering. 

The arrests were part of an Essex Police investigation in to rogue traders.

The pair were released on police bail, pending further enquiries until March 31.