A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been arrested by police this morning after being found with a large amount of cannabis in his possession.

The man was stopped by police in the Lawkholme area of Keighley this morning while driving a black Volkswagen Golf GTD.

Officers found a stash of cannabis in a bag in the car, and also an amount of cash hidden in a cigarette box.

PC Caroline Foster said the man appeared "nervous" when he was stopped.

She tweeted: "Male stopped in Lawkholme area of Keighley... DC Edwards and I soon found out why he was so nervous.

"Arrested for possession with intent to supply Class B [drugs] and taken to cells."