POLICE in Essex have arrested a man in Colchester following a drugs bust.

POLICE in Essex have arrested a man in Colchester following a drugs bust.

Officers raided a property in Brisbane Way at 8pm last night, finding substances believed to be cocaine, amphetamine and ecstasy.

A 38-year-old man was arrested during the operation, codenamed Rough Diamond, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and is currently being questioned.

Sergeant Graham Taylor said the operation was part of the force's ongoing efforts to “come down hard” on drug-related offences.