A MAN has been arrested and a haul of the suspected Class B drug cannabis has been seized following the execution of a warrant by the South Operation Raptor team.

Officers carried out the raid at the home in Shortlands, Basildon at just before midday today, Thursday February 22nd.

Inside they found carrier bags of what is believed to be the Class B drug cannabis.

A 26-year-old man was arrested at the address of suspicions of possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply.

Essex Police set up Operation Raptor teams in the North, South and West of the county to tackle drug and gang-related crime.

If you have information about drug or gang-related crime in your community call Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.