A MAN in Bodmin was arrested after intercepted post led to suspicions of the supply of cannabis at a property in the town.

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police’s Bodmin Neighbourhood Team attended an address in the town to complete a drugs search under the misuse of drugs act.

The investigations came after Royal Mail and the Border Force intercepted two packages containing cannabis, with enquiries leading police to another address in Bodmin where a male suspect was located.

After finding cannabis following police searches of both properties, the male suspect was arrested on suspicion of being concerned with the supply of a Class B drug, namely cannabis, and later bailed while further investigations take place.

Police have said that anyone experiencing issues of anti-social behaviour in the area should report it to them on 101, or 999 if it is an emergency or alternatively, to contact Crimestoppers.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “On Monday, November 24, Bodmin Neighbourhood Team along with the Neighbourhood Support Team and Force Support Group attended an address in Bodmin to complete a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

“This is following the interception of two packages by Royal Mail and also Border Force containing cannabis. Enquiries led to the male involved being at another address in Bodmin.

“Police attended that location and arrested the male on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B Cannabis. Both addresses were searched and further drugs were found and seized. The male in question has now been bailed whilst further enquiries are conducted.

“If you are experiencing issues of anti-social behaviour in your area, please get in touch. You can contact us using 101 for a non-emergency. Always call 999 in an emergency. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”