Three people have been arrested at addresses in Coalville and Ashby as part of an ongoing police operation.

North West Leicestershire Police said on their Facebook page the offences were drug-related.

The message links to Operation Hatch which explains that police have been been carrying out warrants in the area.

It is an ongoing operation which aims to tackle the supply or distribution of drugs in the area.

Police want to hear from anyone with information for concerns about this in the community.

Leicestershire Police say if you have any information you would like to share in the strictest confidence, please contact them via Leicestershire Police Report Online

North West Leicestershire Police posted on Monday afternoon and said: "Today Police have executed a number of drug related warrants and arrested three people at addresses in Ashby and Coalville as part of an ongoing Operation."