A MAN has been arrested after a large amount of class B drugs were found in Maldon.

Officers from the community police team were patrolling Maldon at the weekend.

They stopped a male on suspicion of drug possession during the patrol.

A large amount of cannabis was found and the man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a class B drug with intent to supply.

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A photograph taken by the police appears to shows jars filled with class B drugs.