Drug-taking items have been seized from a group of youths by police.

Officers from the Weymouth & Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol last night when they saw a group of youths in Chickerell.

Upon approach, police say they could see a number of items that are used to take illegal substances.

Police seized these items, and they will be disposed of.

A spokesperson for Weymouth & Portland Police said: "Last night officers from the neighbourhood policing team were on patrol, and came across a group of youths in Chickerell.

"Upon approaching the youths we could see a number of items that are used to take illegal substances. These items were seized and will be disposed of accordingly."