A 21-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after neighbourhood officers seized tens of thousands of pounds in cash and suspected drugs at an address in Wellington.

Officers carried out a drugs warrant in the Rockwell Green area of Wellington, and found suspected class A and class B drugs on Thursday, August 1.

The officers were support by the Operational Support Team, who specialise in searching and dynamic entry, to carry out a search warrant under the Misuse of Drug Act at 9am at an address in the Rockwell Green area.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “A 21-year-old man was arrested for a number of offences, including being in possession of class A and class B drugs.

“He has been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.

“Officers also seized more than 1,000 pouches of tobacco which will be reviewed by Trading Standards as part of the ongoing investigation.

“If you suspect anyone of being involved in drug dealing, or drug use, please contact us on our non-emergency line 101, via our website, or by speaking with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.”