AN 18-YEAR-OLD man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of cannabis in Bradford Moor.

The man was arrested by officers when his vehicle was stopped during a routine vehicle check in Upper Rushton Road on Saturday at around 7pm after they smelled cannabis on him.

Officers carried out a search of his living accommodation and found and seized more cannabis.

The arrest is part of a police crackdown on drug use in the area.

The man was bailed while police carry out further enquiries.