DETECTIVES have released two men on bail in connection with drug offences.

The men, both from the Dewsbury area of West Yorkshire and aged 24 and 25, were arrested following a 40 minute search in the early hours of Thursday.

Officers were on patrol in Strensall at about 12.45am when a vehicle passed them at speed. They followed the car, which eventually stopped, and a man ran from the passenger seat while the driver remained in the vehicle.

The officers searched the vehicle and found an imitation firearm, a bag of drugs, and cash, and the driver was arrested at the scene.

Police dogs and the helicopter team were also called out to assist in the search for the passenger, and he was located and arrested nearby at about 1.35am.

Both men were released on bail on Friday, while enquiries continue.