Local neighbourhood police officers made an arrest and seized suspected drugs following a warrant in Chapelhay Heights.

On Friday afternoon, officers executed a warrant under section eight of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) in the Chapelhay area of the town.

Two males attempted to make a daring escape, however two of our fine officers were able to catch up with these individuals and detained them to find suspected drugs on their person.

If you are concerned about unusual or suspicious activity happening where you live, you can report intelligence directly to Dorset Police by visiting www.dorset.police.uk  and clicking on the ‘Report your intelligence’ button.

Reporting any suspected drug-related activity to us helps to build an intelligence picture of what is going on in the area.

You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, dial 999.