A man has been arrested for drug offences.

On Wednesday, May 13, at about 4.15pm, officers from Dorset Police's County Lines team arrested a 49 year-old local man at an address on Portland.

He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs as a result of reports of suspicious activity in the area. He was searched and found to be in possession of a large quantity of suspected Class A drug wraps.

A further search was then conducted of the address where further items were seized.

The man has since been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, namely heroin and crack cocaine.

He has been remanded in custody to appear in court today.

Anyone with information regarding the supply of drugs is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org