Officers have arrested three people on suspicion of drug related offences, including a girl aged just 16.

Police were conducting a routine patrol in Darenth Road, Dartford, when a car came to their attention.

After asking the vehicle to stop, officers found what was believed to be wraps of cannabis inside.

Kent Police spokesman, Vicki Foster, said: "Police were in Darenth Road on Wednesday, April 11 when a car came to their attention at around 3.20pm.

"A 16-year-old girl from Dartford was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

"Officers also arrested a 24-year-old man from Greenhithe for drugs offences as well as possessing a bladed article and possessing a prohibited weapon.

"Another 24-year-old man from Dartford was also arrested on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without consent, possession with intent to supply cannabis, driving while unfit through drugs, driving while disqualified and without insurance."

All three have been released under investigation pending further inquiries.