Police have arrested two people in Basildon after finding drugs during a stop and search.
Officers from the roads policing team had stopped a vehicle overnight which was suspected to be involved with drug dealing in the area.
When searching the car, they found a haul of cannabis and £400 in cash inside.
A search of one of the men inside the car also saw officers find more drugs hidden in his underwear.
Two people were arrested and are now being quizzed by officers.
Vehicle suspected to be involved in drug supply stopped in #Basildon this evening by RPU. Searched revealed cannabis secreted in the car and around £400 in cash
— Essex Roads Policing (@EPRoadsPolicing) May 28, 2021
Two occupants arrested (One had more drugs down his pants 🙄)
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