POLICE arrested three people after stopping a car in Swindon and seizing drugs, cash and mobile phones.

Officers on routine patrol stopped a red Toyota Yaris on the A419 at 1.40am after receiving intelligence that the vehicle was involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

They found two carrier bags with a large amount of white powder in the boot, searched the 41-year-old driver and two teenage passengers, and seized cash, mobiles and small amounts of cannabis.

The driver from Reading was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs, possession of a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy from Reading were put in cuffs on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug, and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. All three are in custody.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "We would urge anyone who has information about suspected drug dealing to contact police on 101."