POLICE arrested an individual in Maldon who was wanted in relation to the possession of illegal drugs.
Officers in the Maldon town team arrested an individual today in Maldon.
The individual was wanted on a warrant in relation to the possession of crack cocaine.
Police also patrolled the High Street and after searching an individual, they found a number of illegal drugs in his possession and a quantity of cash.
They have said the man has been “dealt with”.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 have been out patrolling today.
“We have been proactive and have made an arrest in relation to an individual that was wanted on warrant in relation to possession of crack cocaine.
“They will be presented to the magistrates' court for the criminal justice process to take place.
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 have also been conducting patrols in the High Street of Maldon on foot.
“During our patrols we had reason to search an individual who had a quantity of illegal drugs on his person and a quantity of cash. This individual has been dealt with.”
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