Three people have been arrested for possession of class A drugs.

Two men, 36 and 51, and a 28-year-old woman were arrested in Pycroft Way, in Edmonton Green during a routine patrol by police on Friday, July 18.

Officers discovered two suspicious cars, a Ford Focus and a Volkswagen Passat, parked in the road at approximately 7.30pm.

The 36-year-old man and woman in the Ford Focus were police found to have 38 wraps of cocaine under the front passenger seat.

The 51-year-old man was also searched and cocaine was found in his sock.

The man attempted to run away from the police but was caught shortly afterwards.

The 36-year-old man and woman were also arrested with intent to supply class A drugs.

Investigations are continuing as the trio have been bailed.