POLICE carried out a drugs raid at a property in Malvern, with officers sending a warning to drug dealers in the area.

West Mercia Police's Local Policing Priority Team for South Worcestershire tweeted a photo of the front door of a house in Shaw Walk, Malvern which was smashed when the raid was carried out on January 3.

In the tweet, the force said: "Drugs warrant executed in Malvern this afternoon, working alongside @SWorcPROACTIVE (South Worcestershire Proactive CID).

"Unfortunately no occupants present this time but the message is still clear... deal drugs on our force area and the next door to look like this will be yours. #YouHaveBeenWarned #YouSaidWeDid"

Any residents who may be concerned about issues such as drugs or who have information about them can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to crimestoppers-uk.org