ONE person has been arrested after police officers in Newtown successfully carried out a warrant for drugs.

The raid, at an unnamed address in the town, was posted on Newtown Police's Twitter account, with special constables and sniffer dogs used in the operation on Saturday night.

A spokesman tweeted: "Working with @DPPDogs & @DPPSpecials, Newtown officers have executed a positive drugs warrant.

"This followed concerns expressed and information received. One person arrested and enquiries continue.

"We encourage members of the public to contact us with any concerns they may have."