POLICE uncovered a cannabis stash during a routine stop check near to Warrington town centre.

Officers from Cheshire Special Constabulary were carrying out a routine patrol on Saturday when they made the discovery.

A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and drug driving.

A police spokesman said: "During a routine patrol they stopped a vehicle just outside of Warrington town centre. 

"During the stop the officers carried out a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

"As a result of the search they found a quantity of what is believed to be class B drugs. 

"A 52-year-old man was immediately arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs with intent to supply.

"While at the roadside a local patrol who were equipped with drugs wipe also attended and carried out the procedure. 

"The man provided a positive sample for driving over the prescribed drugs limit and was further arrested for this offence."