POLICE have seized a suspected stolen BMW, while gathering hundreds of pounds of suspected class A drugs in Stockton.

Officers have been patrolling areas of Stockton today in a bid to clamp down on criminal activity.

A man who was parked up in the Newtown area in a BMW was searched in a stop and search check.

During the search, officers recovered hundreds of pounds worth of suspected class A drugs, CS spray, a mobile and the BMW (which officers suspected to be stolen).

The driver of this BMW was arrested and remains in custody.

Anyone reporting information regarding drugs activity in their local area can contact Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.