The 36-year-old was detained in Middlesbrough’s Pallister Park area on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering. The arrest followed a joint operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) and Cleveland Police, who executed a warrant at an address in the Pallister Park area. A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in Middlesbrough on suspicion of illegal money lending and money after a joint operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) and Cleveland Police (Image: IMLT)Dave Benbow, head of the IMLT, said: "Illegal money lending will not be tolerated in England, and we will continue to work with our partners to take action against those who blight our communities in this way. The IMLT works in partnership with Middlesbrough Council Trading Standards Service to investigate and prosecute illegal money lenders. Victims of illegal lending should contact the Stop Loan Sharks helpline on 0300 555 2222.