Suspected cocaine has been recovered in Oakham by police, as part of a series of several drug finds in and around the town.

Oakham Police said patrol officers from Melton on Friday stopped and searched a vehicle and its occupants in Oakham.

They tweeted: "Small amount of what is believed to #Cocaine recovered. Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving offences.

"Covid-19 tickets issued to all three occupants as well."

On Thursday, Oakham police also reported two separate cases of finding cannabis (pictured).