A 30-YEAR-OLD Little Horton man has been arrested on possession of a knife and possession of class A and B controlled drugs.

The man was found in possession of an offensive weapon (knife) and both Class A and Class B controlled drugs during a vehicle stop in a burglary hot spot in Halifax on December 23.

Officers from the Bradford East Neighbourhood Area Policing Team assisted in the following investigation.

A house search was conducted at his home and a large quantity of money located. He was then arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

The man is currently on bail pending further investigations.

Anyone with any information on the illegal use of drugs or those clearly living beyond their means, call West Yorkshire Police on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555111.