A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with supplying drugs.

Officers executed a warrant at an address in the Court Orchard area of Bridport today (Tuesday) just after 10.30am.

A spokesperson for Bridport Police said: “During a search of the premises, a quantity of suspected class B and class C drugs were recovered and seized by officers.

“A 28-year-old local man was arrested at the address on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. He is currently helping officers with their enquiries.

“Bridport Police have had numerous successful warrants since the start of the year and hopefully this is sending out the message that we are focussed in protecting our community and tackling the suspected supply and production of drugs in the town.”

Anyone with information on the supply of drugs in the town should contact Dorset Police online at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online or by calling 101.