PC Andrew Read was on patrol in Wymondham when he smelt cannabis. Picture: South Norfolk Police (Image: Archant)
A police officer who was on patrol on a bike in a Norfolk town was able to follow his nose to a drug stash.
PC Andrew Read was on a cycle patrol of Wymondham town centre when he could smell something was not right.
As he followed the scent he tracked down a man who was in possession of cannabis.
On Twitter South Norfolk Police said: "PC Read has followed his nose whilst on his pedal bike. As a result a male has been found in possession of herbal cannabis.
"Cannabis seized and male dealt with for offence."
Police said PC Read had been on patrol in the centre visiting areas that are known anti-social behaviour hot-spots.
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