A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and holding a person in slavery or servitude.

Dorset Police officers carried out a safe and well check on a property in Pokesdown on Wednesday, February 24.

The force had received reports of suspected drug activity at the address.

A Bournemouth Police spokesperson said that cash and drugs were seized as part of their investigations.

A spokesman for Dorset Police added: "An 18-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and holding a person in slavery or servitude.

"Two boys, aged 14 and 15, both from the London area, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

"All three are assisting officers with their enquiries."