A SUSPECTED drug dealer was arrested following a routine vehicle stop in Southminster.

Essex Police officers stopped a vehicle at around 2.10pm on Friday in North Street, Southminster, after spotting the driver wearing no seat belt.

Whilst searching the vehicle a quantity of drugs was found inside the vehicle.

A 20-year-old man from Maldon was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

He has been released on bail until March 6.