THE hunt for three drug dealers - one of them believed to be armed - saw the police helicopter deployed over Swindon this afternoon.

The aircraft was first spotted flying in the area at around 2.30pm and has been circling in the sky since then. 

Wiltshire Police have confirmed that officers were called to the Nythe area following reports of a suspected drug deal involving three men and are now carrying out further searches. 

The force has added that they suspect one of the men to be carrying a weapon. 

"Enquiries are currently ongoing and anyone with information should call 101 and quote log number 181," a spokesperson said.