POLICE carried out a drugs raid on a house in Eastcott this morning.

The search by Wiltshire Police under a section 23 Misuse of Drugs warrant was carried out around 9am on Dixon Street and approximately one kilo of cannabis was discovered in a suitcase.

The case, along with other items including digital scales, an iPad and mobile phone were seized.

A 21-year-old man from Swindon was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B drug. He has been released under investigation without bail.

PC Simon Sanghera said: ""This warrant was carried out thanks to good intelligence given by the local community.

"Our message is: we will always act on any information given to us; rest assured we will act on any concerns from those living in Swindon.

"If anyone has any further information in relation to this warrant please contact me."

Anyone who can help police with their enquiries is asked to contact PC Simon Sanghera on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.