A 23-year-old man has been arrested following a drugs stop in Bangor last night (November 3).

Following a detailed investigation as a result of community concerns about drug dealing in the area, officers encountered a man of interest acting suspiciously in the Beach Road area.

The man made off, but was quickly detained and found to be in possession of a “significant amount” of suspected class A and B drugs, in addition to a quantity of cash.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and remains in police custody while enquiries are ongoing.

Anybody with information about drug supply in the area should contact police or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.