FOUR men have been arrested after cocaine was found in a car.

Police officers stopped the car in Doesgate Lane, Horndon-on-the-Hill, shortly before 7pm on Monday.

A 41-year-old man from Dunton and a 36-year-old man from Pitsea were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Following further enquiries, a 28-year-old man from Laindon and a 36-year-old man from Smethwick, West Midlands, were arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property and thousands of pounds in cash was seized.

All four men remain in custody for questioning.