Three houses were raided by police in Bridport with suspected drugs seized and one man arrested in the operation.

Neighbourhood police and Force Support Groups raided three houses in North Allington at 9.20am on Monday.

Police smashed and cut apart the doors to gain entry. Suspected Class A drugs were seized at one of the properties.

A 41-year-old man from Bridport has been arrested for alleged possession of suspected Class A drugs.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Mike Brown, of Bridport police, said: “We are continuing to execute these warrants across the town as part of our bid to relentlessly pursue those who are suspected of dealing drugs.

“We would urge members of the public to report any suspected drug-related activity to us as we look to build an intelligence picture of what is going on in the area.

“You can contact us at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”