Police seized large amounts of money and illegal drugs after executing a warrant in north Dorset today.

A Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed in Blandford today. Police said that a large quantity of money, a quantity of synthetic drugs and herbal cannabis were seized. A local man is assisting police with their enquires.

A spokesman for North Dorset Police praised the community for their help following the incident. They said: "Thanks to infomation/intelligence from our local communities we are able to take positive action to make your local area safer. Please call us on 101 or report on www.dorset.police.uk/doitonline Or call crime stoppers on 0800 555 111."