A NEWPORT home was searched this morning and a man arrested.

The Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that officers executed a pre-planned warrant at an address on Albany Road in Newport at 8.30am today (Monday 11).

A 46-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply of a class A drug and handling stolen goods.

He remains in custody.

UPDATE: Wednesday 2.30pm

The man has been released from custody but remains under investigation.