POLICE in Cheltenham have arrested two people during a drugs operation in the town.

During the two-day operation last week, uniformed and plain clothes officers from the St Marks local policing team carried out patrols in and around Arle Avenue and Market Street, following concerns raised by residents and businesses about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in the area.

A 41-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear at Cheltenham police station on 4 November.

A 25-year-old local woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and bailed to appear at Cheltenham police station on 6 October.

Quantities of suspected crack cocaine and cannabis were seized during the operation.

PC Justin Brennan said: "We've had ongoing reports from local people about drugs activity near their homes and businesses and we are acting on their concerns.

"Police and PCSOs will continue to work together to raise our profile and disrupt criminal activity in the community."