A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences following an alleged disturbance in the New Forest.

A local resident reported that a group of people were acting suspiciously in the garden of a property in New Street, Ringwood, just before 1am on Saturday, August 20.

Upon police arrival, an area search was conducted but nobody was located.

In making enquiries, officers noticed a strong smell of suspected cannabis from a nearby shed, leading them to locating a quantity of Class B drugs and other drug-related paraphernalia.

A further search of the property uncovered suspected Class A drugs and a mobile device - which were seized as part of police enquiries.

A 19-year-old man from Ringwood was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent supply a class A drug and a class B drug as well as possession of a class A drug.

 He was later released under investigation.