A MAN was arrested on suspicion of a drugs offence near York on Sunday.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Group, working from intelligence, stopped a black Mazda RX-8 on the A166 at Stamford Bridge Road at about 3.20pm.

The officers searched the car and arrested the 37-year-old driver – a Bridlington man – at just after 4pm on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Further searches were carried out on the suspect at the police station.

After questioning, the man was released on bail.

Anyone with information which could assist police can phone 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.