POLICE have this morning (Monday) raided a Newport property and arrested a man on suspicion of drug dealing.

Isle of Wight Police attended an address at Lavender Way, Newport, at 8am.

A spokesperson said: "A 42-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

"The arrest followed the execution of a warrant at a property in Lavender Way, Newport, this morning.

"The man currently remains in custody."

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