POLICE found drugs during a chase last night.

It happened at about 9pm and residents in Saw Mill Road witnessed a white Mercedes driving erratically.

Essex Police Colchester and Essex Operational Support Group posted about the incident on social media.

Essex OSG said: "Where are we tonight?? Pursuit... vehicle and drugs recovered."

A spokesman for Essex Police added: "A white Mercedes failed to stop for officers in Brook Street, Colchester. A pursuit of the car was authorised at 8.50pm and officers on the ground were supported by the helicopter.

"The pursuit lasted less than ten minutes and the Mercedes was abandoned by its driver in Saw Mill Road, Colchester. It has been recovered for further investigation."