A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been arrested following a police drugs raid at a house in Knutsford.

Police officers broke down the door to a house in Parkgate Lane and conducted an early morning search at around 7am last Friday, November 20.

After finding cash and drugs, officers arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine.

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A spokesman for Cheshire Police confirmed the incident to the Guardian.

The spokesman said: “Shortly after 7am on Friday 20 November police executed a warrant at an address on Parkgate Lane in Knutsford. Officers conducted a search of the property an seized a quantity of cash and drugs.

“A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine and has since been released under investigation.