TWO people have been arrested after Class B drugs fell from a bag that was placed on the roof of a property in Fordingbridge in front of police.

Officers were at an address in Waverley Road on Thursday, July 28, at around 3.20pm for an unrelated matter.

While seeking to speak with the occupants of the house, an officer witnessed a bag being placed on the top of a roof via an upstairs window.

However, in the process, Class B drugs contained within a smaller bag fell next to the officer.

A search of the property was conducted and drug-related paraphernalia, as well as mobile devices, were located and seized as a result.

A 26-year-old man from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

A 54-year-old woman from Fordingbridge was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and permitting the use of premises for supply of a Class B drug.

Hampshire Police said they remain in custody at this time.