A teenager was arrested by police in a crackdown on drug dealing in Dorchester.

Officers were patrolling in and around Lubbecke Way on Tuesday afternoon following reports of drug-related activity in the area.

A spokesman for Dorchester Police said: "At around 15.00 hours a young male was seen acting suspiciously in the area.

"The male was detained for a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search.

"A large amount of cannabis was recovered and the 17-year-old local male was arrested for possession with intent to supply drugs.

"He has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

"Please keep reporting your concerns to us so we can act on the information."